Top 100 pink wines of Villány

Discovering the wine region of Villány

Hungary's hottest region, kingdom of powerful reds in the south. Signature Cabernet Franc ("Villányi Franc"): deep and refined with notes of ripe blackcurrant, black pepper, violet, graphite and tobacco, firm tannins and great ageing potential. Also fleshy, spicy Kékfrankos (Blaufränkisch), supple, fruity Portugieser, round Merlot and dense Cabernet Sauvignon. Successful Bordeaux blends.

Temperate continental climate, limestone and loess soils. ~2,500 ha. Cradle of modern Hungarian quality.

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.

Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Villány

pink wines from the region of Villány go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or veal such as recipes of braciola (southern italy), leg of wild boar or aiguillette of duck with honey.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Villány

On the nose in the region of Villány often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or citrus and sometimes also flavors of apples, earthy or lime. In the mouth in the region of Villány is a with a nice freshness.