Discover the top 100 best red wines of Balaton as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Balaton and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Hungarian region around the largest lake in Central Europe, 6 zones including volcanic Badacsony. Signature Olaszrizling (Welschriesling), Hungary's most planted grape: lively, mineral whites with signature notes of almond, citrus, green apple, white flowers and a herbaceous touch, a crisp finish - a typical thirst-quenching wine. Also round Szürkebarát (Pinot Gris), ample Chardonnay, rare native Kéknyelű. Basalt in the north, lakeside climate.
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.
red wines from the region of Balaton go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of wild boar stew in burgundy style, baekenofe (alsatian meat stew) or moist parmesan steak.
On the nose in the region of Balaton often reveals types of flavors of cherry, blackberry or minerality and sometimes also flavors of leather, pepper or chocolate. In the mouth in the region of Balaton is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
