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 beef bourguignon in the oven of nanou, lamb tagine with prunes and dried fruits or beef fajitas.

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

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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 shepherd's pie and leek fondue, quiche without pastry or eggs florentine.

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

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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 simmered pork cheeks with cream sauce and dijon mustard, penne with smoked salmon and crème fraiche or summer tuna 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

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The word of the wine: Cuvée

Often followed by a name that allows for recognition and identification, the word "cuvée" designates a specific wine within the production of a winemaker. This wine is characterized by a specific grape variety, a type of maturation and an organoleptic profile. All the vintages of a domain constitute a range.

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 delicious bourguignon, navarin of lamb or loubia.

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

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Discover the grape variety: Furmint

Furmint is a very old Hungarian grape variety. It arrived in France in the 1800s. The bunches of Furmint are of medium size. They are compact and cylindrical. The berries are also of medium size. They are either short elliptical or rounded. Their thick skin changes from greenish white to reddish once the fruit is mature. This grape variety is known throughout the world for being part of the composition of the Hungarian Tokaj vintage. Robust, rich in alcohol and acidity, it needs light soil and a warm, dry climate to be fertile. It must also be pruned short and its budding takes place 7 days after the Chasselas. As for its maturity, it is of the second late period. This grape variety fears grey rot and erinosis. When vinified dry, Furmint produces a very fragrant, fine and highly alcoholic white wine.

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

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    The word of the wine: Austere

    A full-bodied, closed wine whose qualities are noticeable, but which does not express its full potential.

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