How do you pronounce Kadarka?

Kadarka is pronounced kah-DAR-kah.

Where does Kadarka come from?

Kadarka grows in Szekszárd, Hungary.

Expect red cherry, cranberry, paprika spice. Closest familiar reference: Pinot Noir with a peppery, paprika edge.

If you usually drink Pinot Noir, Kadarka is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: País, Cabernet Pfeffer, Frappato.

Tasting profile: Translucent ruby, cool red cherry, and a dusting of paprika-like spice over soft, powdery tannin.
Where it grows: Szekszárd, Hungary
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What wine is Kadarka similar to?: If you usually drink Pinot Noir, Kadarka is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: País, Cabernet Pfeffer, Frappato.

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