Wines made from Kadarka grapes of Crimea
Discover the best wines made with Kadarka as a single variety or as a blend of Crimea.
Supple, spicy reds with a clear ruby robe, fine tannins and fresh acidity, showing aromas of red cherry, raspberry, sweet paprika, pepper, spices and herbal notes. Airy palate, signature spiced finish. Historic component of Bull's Blood (Egri Bikavér) and star of Szekszárd reds in Hungary; also present in Bulgaria, Serbia, Romania and North Macedonia. Native Hungarian variety, one of the most historic of the Balkans.
Historic Black Sea wine peninsula with centuries-old imperial tradition. Recognised speciality: Iberian-style fortified and sweet wines (Massandra, founded by Nicholas II in 1894), with signature notes of dried fruit, candied apricot, honey, walnut and caramel, exceptional long cellaring. Also dense Cabernet Sauvignon and deep Saperavi reds with black fruit, lively Aligoté whites, mineral Riesling and native Kokur. Identity grapes: Ekim Kara, Kefessia.