Discover the top 100 best red wines of Dél-Pannónia as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Dél-Pannónia and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Southern Hungary (Pécs, Szekszárd, Villány, Tolna), ~7,800 ha on loess and limestone, continental climate with Mediterranean influences — bastion of great Hungarian reds. Kékfrankos and Kadarka signatures as native red kings: spiced and structured with black cherry, blackberry, plum, paprika, pepper and smoky hint, firm tannins. Ripe Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon in Bordeaux blends at Villány. Specialities Szekszárdi Bikavér and unique Cirfandli white at Pécs (spiced, honeyed).
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
red wines from the region of Dél-Pannónia go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb such as recipes of pork chops with potatoes, rabbit with kriek and cherries or grilled lamb shoulder with spices and honey.
On the nose in the region of Dél-Pannónia often reveals types of flavors of oaky, vanilla or plum and sometimes also flavors of leather, chocolate or non oak. In the mouth in the region of Dél-Pannónia is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
