The best wines of Nagy-Somló

Discover the best wines of Nagy-Somló of Balaton as well as the best winemakers of Nagy-Somló and estates of Nagy-Somló to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Nagy-Somló and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Nagy-Somló by region

Looking for a good wine of Nagy-Somló of Balaton among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Nagy-Somló. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Nagy-Somló with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Nagy-Somló

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Nagy-Somló

Red wines from the region of Nagy-Somló go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of mexican beef tacos, leg of lamb with spices or pakistani rice (biryani).

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Nagy-Somló

On the nose the red wine of the region of Nagy-Somló. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, blackberry or minerality and sometimes also flavors of leather, pepper or chocolate. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Nagy-Somló. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Nagy-Somló

  • 2011With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.22/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.69/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.60/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Nagy-Somló

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Kékfrankos
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Pinot Noir
  • Hárslevelű

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Nagy-Somló

A wine route planned in the region of Nagy-Somló? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Nagy-Somló.

Discovering the wine region of Nagy-Somló

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.

In the mouth of Nagy-Somló is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 27 estates and châteaux in the of Nagy-Somló, producing 122 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Nagy-Somló go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian.

Great white wines of Nagy-Somló

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Nagy-Somló

White wines from the region of Nagy-Somló go well with generally quite well with dishes of mature and hard cheese, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of real savoyard fondue, tuna, pepper and tomato quiche or chicken chawarma.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Nagy-Somló

On the nose the white wine of the region of Nagy-Somló. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, peach or floral and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, spices or straw.

The best vintages in white wine of Nagy-Somló

  • 2008With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.11/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.86/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.84/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Nagy-Somló

  • Juhfark
  • Hárslevelű
  • Furmint
  • Olaszrizling
  • Welschriesling

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Nagy-Somló

A wine route planned in the region of Nagy-Somló? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Nagy-Somló.

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

Great sparkling wines of Nagy-Somló

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Nagy-Somló

Sparkling wines from the region of Nagy-Somló go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of salted lentils, potato and smoked salmon gratin or mushroom, bacon and gruyere quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Nagy-Somló

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Nagy-Somló. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Nagy-Somló

  • 2016With an average score of 4.37/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.28/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.06/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Nagy-Somló

  • Furmint
  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Kékfrankos
  • Olaszrizling

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Nagy-Somló

A wine route planned in the region of Nagy-Somló? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Nagy-Somló.

    The word of the wine: Cuvée (champagne)

    Juice harvested during the first pressing. The term "cuvée" is also used to describe the final blend of wines of a given quality. Tête de cuvée : the first juice to come out during the first pressing.

    Great pink wines of Nagy-Somló

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    Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Nagy-Somló

    Pink wines from the region of Nagy-Somló go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of baked lasagna, blanquette of lamb or pastilla with chicken (moroccan pie with brick sheets).

    Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Nagy-Somló

    On the nose the pink wine of the region of Nagy-Somló. often reveals types of flavors of earth, red fruit or spices.

    The best vintages in pink wine of Nagy-Somló

    • 2019With an average score of 3.60/5
    • 2018With an average score of 3.50/5
    • 2017With an average score of 3.39/5

    The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Nagy-Somló

    • Shiraz/Syrah
    • Kékfrankos
    • Cabernet Franc
    • Pinot Grigio

    The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Nagy-Somló

    A wine route planned in the region of Nagy-Somló? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Nagy-Somló.

    Discover the grape variety: Merlot

    Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

    Great sweet wines of Nagy-Somló

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    Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Nagy-Somló

    Sweet wines from the region of Nagy-Somló go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

    The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Nagy-Somló

    A wine route planned in the region of Nagy-Somló? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Nagy-Somló.

      The word of the wine: Sulphur

      An antiseptic and antioxidant substance known since antiquity, probably already used by the Romans. But it was only in modern times that its use was rediscovered. It will allow a better conservation of the wine and thus favour its export. Sulphur also gave the 18th century winegrower the possibility of extending the maceration period without fearing that the wine would turn sour and thus go from dark rosé wines to the red wines of today. Excessive sulphur, on the other hand, kills happiness, paralysing the aromas and causing headaches.

      News from the vineyard of Nagy-Somló

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