Wines made from Blauburger grapes of Hungary
Discover the best wines made with Blauburger as a single variety or as a blend of Hungary.
Soft, fruity reds with a deep ruby hue, smooth tannins and a straightforward palate featuring signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, blackberry), gentle spices and fresh floral notes. An early-ripening everyday variety. Grown in Austria (Burgenland, Niederösterreich) and Hungary, used for dry reds and everyday blends. Austrian black grape bred in 1923 at Klosterneuburg by Fritz Zweigelt (Portugieser × Blaufränkisch).
Hungary, in Central Europe, has earned its reputation in the wine world with only a few styles of wine, but for centuries it has been a wine-producing nation of considerable diversity. In addition to the Sweet wines of Tokaj and the Bull's Blood of Eger, Hungary's wine range includes Dry whites from the shores of Lake Balaton, Somló and Neszmély, and finer reds from a variety of regions, including Villány, Sopron and Szekszard. Hungarian wine culture dates back to Roman times and has survived many political, religious and economic challenges, including Islamic rule in the 16th century (when Alcohol was banned) and the Phylloxera epidemic in the late 19th century. The modern Hungarian wine regions are spread throughout the country.