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 chickpeas spanish style, lamb tagine with onions, purple olives and lemons... or shrimp risotto with curry.

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
  • 2013With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.19/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.93/5

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

Smallest AOC in Hungary, around an isolated extinct volcano in Transdanubia, 100% basaltic bedrock. Juhfark signature as king white ("sheep's tail", almost exclusive native): opulent and mineral with yellow apple, citrus, honey, toasted almond, herbs and a volcanic smoky touch, high acidity and long ageing — known as "wine of the wedding night" under the Habsburgs. Taut Furmint, floral Hárslevelű (linden, honey), zippy Olaszrizling. Outstanding whites, rivals of Tokaj.

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 titgazelle's herring and leek pie, light tuna-tomato quiche (without cream) or chicken with green olives.

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, quince or minerality and sometimes also flavors of honey, saline or non oak. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Nagy-Somló. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

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
  • 2021With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.90/5

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: Chardonnay

Whites with many faces: mineral and taut at Chablis (lemon, green apple, flint), opulent and buttery at Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet (hazelnut, brioche, yellow fruits), tense and chalky in Champagne (Blanc de Blancs). Also vinified sparkling and widely exported (Sonoma, Margaret River, Casablanca). A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc, half-sibling of Aligoté.

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 light stuffed tomatoes, baked salmon with tomato or tuna, pepper and tomato 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
  • 0With an average score of 4.04/5

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: PGI

Protected geographical indication. Equivalent to vin de pays in European regulations.

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 kamounia : tunisian beef stew, saddle of lamb stuffed with chicken breast and basil or carrot soup with curry and coconut milk.

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
  • 0With an average score of 3.57/5
  • 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: Welschriesling

Lively and aromatic dry whites with a pale golden robe, a supple palate and preserved acidity, with signature aromas of citrus (lemon), white flowers (acacia), almond and white-fleshed fruits. Also a pillar of botrytised dessert wines (Austrian TBA) — round and candied. Grown in Austria, northern Italy (Riesling Italico), Hungary (Olaszrizling), Croatia (Graševina) and Romania. Native Central European white grape with no genetic link to German Riesling.

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 vintages in sweet wine of Nagy-Somló

  • 0With an average score of 4.00/5

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

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    The word of the wine: Ancestral method

    A method of making certain sparkling wines such as blanquette de Limoux, sparkling gaillac or clairette de Die, which consists of a second fermentation in the bottle based on natural sugars and yeasts naturally brought by the grapes (unlike the méthode champenoise, which requires the addition of tirage liquor).

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