Discover the top 100 best white wines of Balaton as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the white 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.
Crisp and aromatic dry whites with a pale golden colour, supple palate and refreshing acidity, with signature aromas of citrus (lemon), white flowers (acacia), almond, white stone fruit (apple) and mineral notes. Also made as round, candied botrytised sweet wines. A pillar of Hungarian dry white wines around Lake Balaton and in Tokaj. The Hungarian synonym for Welschriesling, an indigenous central European white variety.
white wines from the region of Balaton go well with generally quite well with dishes of mature and hard cheese, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of 3 cheese ravioli gratin, leek, goat cheese and bacon quiche or chicken tikka massala.
