Top 100 wines of Nagy-Somló
Discover the top 100 best wines of Nagy-Somló of Nagy-Somló as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Nagy-Somló and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Nagy-Somló
Smallest AOC in Hungary, around an isolated extinct volcano in Transdanubia, 100% basaltic bedrock. Juhfark signature as king white ("sheep's tail", almost exclusive native): opulent and mineral with yellow apple, citrus, honey, toasted almond, herbs and a volcanic smoky touch, high acidity and long ageing — known as "wine of the wedding night" under the Habsburgs. Taut Furmint, floral Hárslevelű (linden, honey), zippy Olaszrizling. Outstanding whites, rivals of Tokaj.
Discover the grape variety: Zenit
Aromatic, fresh whites to enjoy young, with a pale golden robe and a light, airy palate, with signature aromas of white flowers, light muscat, stone fruits (apple, pear) and fresh herbal notes. Productive and disease-resistant. Grown mainly in Hungary for dry and semi-dry whites; contributes to the modern Hungarian ampelographic identity and produces accessible, typeful cuvées. Hungarian white hybrid obtained by disease-resistant crossing.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Nagy-Somló
wines from the region of Nagy-Somló go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of pasta carbonara, salmon steak on a bed of leeks or zucchini and goat cheese quiche.
