Up and coming talent Németh N.A.G. Attila Gábor is one of the titans who are trying to re-establish the reputation of Mátraalja as a region capable of producing excellent white wines and fine red wines. The efforts to prove the latter have not been very convincing so far but white-wise some prominents of this generation have already proved their point. Still, the region’s post-WW2 history is a heavy burden. For how long terroir wine merchants will be able to sell red wines like Karner’s at such a ridiculously high price is another question.
This Concubina has a pale hue with pale purplish reflections. On the nose forest berry fruits with hip dominance. On the palate it has layers of spices with underlying woodyness. Very raw structure. The wine lacks determination and it has badly integrated components.
Unfortunately I call this Mátraalja character. This style lacked the instantaneous appeal and it still does.
Whether Concubina white 2007 is as good as in previous years we’ll find out soon.
Score: 3+
Price: HUF 2000
Tags: 2006, 3 points, Mátraalja, overpirced, red
