The wine region of Bükk is located in the region of Eger of Hungary. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Gallay or the Domaine Réka. koncz produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Bükk are Zweigelt, Harslevelu and Pinot blanc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety.
On the nose of Bükk often reveals types of flavors of oak, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, tree fruit or spices. We currently count 5 estates and châteaux in the of Bükk, producing 18 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Bükk go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or pork.
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