Discover the top 100 best wines of Észak-Dunántúl as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Észak-Dunántúl and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Northern Transdanubia wine region (northern Hungary) grouping Etyek-Buda, Neszmély, Mór and Pannonhalma, with limestone and volcanic soils at Mór. Nearly exclusively white wines: Olaszrizling (Welschriesling) ample with apple, citrus, almond and honeyed touch. Opulent Chardonnay, lively Sauvignon Blanc, floral Tramini and fragrant Muscat Ottonel. Ezerjó generous on volcanic soils.
Modern Irsai Olivér and Cserszegi Fűszeres aromatic cuvées.
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.
wines from the region of Észak-Dunántúl go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of wild boar stew, mackerel fillets (quick bake) or chicken with rice and curry cream.
On the nose in the region of Észak-Dunántúl often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, citrus fruit or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, non oak or earth.
