This wine is based on Cabernet Franc and Merlot grown in the exposed, historic Porkoláb Valley vineyard. Twenty years ago, these vines were the first plantings of the Heimann family and became the foundation of their winery. In addition to the Bordeaux varieties, an important component is Tannat, along with the vibrant fruitiness brought by Kékfrankos. In 2020, the harvest in Szekszárd was small but consisted of well-ripened, balanced fruit, with no excesses. Thanks to careful vinification and ageing, Barbár reveals fresh fruit flavours, dried flowers and subtle oak notes from the ageing process. The individual batches were aged separately for 12 months in 3, 5 and 10 hectolitre barrels, mostly second and third-fill, with 15% in new oak. After blending, the wine was aged in the bottle for 14 months. A harmonious, beautifully-ripened wine from a classic vintage.

"What is Barbár like for us? It’s cohesive, hard to break down, but at the same time multi-layered, easily recognisable and tied to the winery. A classic great wine in the traditional sense, but we don't always think of it that way, as it has a fruity character, is very drinkable and can be enjoyed in almost any situation," says Zoltán Heimann Jr.

This wine is an inheritance that was begun by Zoltán Heimann Jr's parents, and now, after decades, they are making it together, continuing to refine it. It is only made in exceptional vintages.