Wines made from Harslevelu grapes of Nagy-Somló
Discover the best wines made with Harslevelu as a single variety or as a blend of Nagy-Somló.
More informations about the variety Harslevelu
Most certainly Hungarian. It is also found in Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria, Russia, and even Australia. In Hungarian, "harslevelu" means "lime leaf".
More informations about the region of Balaton
The wine region of Nagy-Somló is located in the region of Balaton of Hungary. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Kreinbacher or the Domaine Kreinbacher produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Nagy-Somló are Furmint, Harslevelu and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Nagy-Somló often reveals types of flavors of citrus, cherry or pear and sometimes also flavors of stone, cheese or straw.
What are the typical flavors of the Harslevelu grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 14% of Harslevelu
- Tree fruitPresent in 12% of Harslevelu
- Citrus fruitPresent in 11% of Harslevelu
- OakPresent in 10% of Harslevelu
- Non oakPresent in 8% of Harslevelu
- MicrobioPresent in 7% of Harslevelu
- Tropical fruitPresent in 6% of Harslevelu
- SpicesPresent in 5% of Harslevelu
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Harslevelu
- FloralPresent in 3% of Harslevelu
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