Top 100 wines of Balaton - Page 2
Discover the top 100 best wines of Balaton as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Balaton and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Balaton
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.
Discover the grape variety: Juhfark
Structured, lively dry whites with a pale golden colour, a taut, linear palate and very fresh acidity showing mineral (flint), smoky, citrus (lemon), nutty (almond, hazelnut) and white flower notes. Fine ageing potential. The star of great Somló whites, grown on basaltic volcanic soil, whose name means "sheep's tail" in reference to the elongated bunch shape.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Balaton
wines from the region of Balaton go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of spaghetti with beef balls, lamb shoulder confit with harissa or piperade.
