The best wines of Zala
Discover the best wines of Zala of Balaton as well as the best winemakers of Zala and estates of Zala to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Zala and the best vintages to taste in this region.
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Top wines of Zala by region
Looking for a good wine of Zala of Balaton among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Zala. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Zala with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Zala
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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Zala
Red wines from the region of Zala go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of very soft beef bourguignon, green lentils strasbourg style or duck parmentier.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Zala
On the nose the red wine of the region of Zala. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit or earth. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Zala. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
The best vintages in red wine of Zala
- 2012With an average score of 4.00/5
- 2009With an average score of 4.00/5
- 2013With an average score of 3.93/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.88/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.86/5
- 2011With an average score of 3.80/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Zala
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cabernet Franc
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Merlot
- Pinot Noir
- Csokaszolo
The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Zala
A wine route planned in the region of Zala? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Zala.
- Winery Bussay Zala
- Winery Dóka Éva Pincészete Zala
- Winery Kanyavary Borbirtok Zala
- Winery Cezar Zala
Discovering the wine region of Zala
Hungarian region in Zala county (south-west shore of Lake Balaton), ~2,200 ha on forest brown soils, temperate climate regulated by the lake. Olaszrizling is king in whites: dry and full with notes of bitter almond, green apple, citrus, herbs and a mineral touch, fresh acidity and a typically slightly bitter finish. Taut Chardonnay, aromatic Müller-Thurgau and fresh Zöld Veltelini in whites. Fruity Zweigelt (cherry, spices) and supple Kék Oportó in reds.
Roman tradition since the 1st century.
Great white wines of Zala
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Zala
White wines from the region of Zala go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of sublime salmon (stuffed salmon), mussels with roquefort cheese or endive and avocado salad.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Zala
On the nose the white wine of the region of Zala. often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or non oak.
The best vintages in white wine of Zala
- 2010With an average score of 4.20/5
- 2011With an average score of 3.96/5
- 2013With an average score of 3.83/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.78/5
- 0With an average score of 3.71/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.63/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Zala
- Riesling
- Olaszrizling
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Traminer
- Pinot Gris
- Cserszegi Füszeres
The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Zala
A wine route planned in the region of Zala? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Zala.
- Winery Bussay Zala
- Winery Dóka Éva Pincészete Zala
- Winery Cezar Zala
- Winery Kanyavary Borbirtok Zala
Discover the grape variety: White muscat
Aromatic, refined whites with a fragrant palate and preserved acidity, showing intense, signature muscat aromas of rose, orange blossom, citrus, exotic fruits (lychee, mango), fresh grape and honey. Made as crisp dry, sparkling (Asti DOCG) and great naturally sweet wines (Beaumes-de-Venise AOC, Muscat de Rivesaltes AOC, Frontignan AOC, Lunel AOC, Samos PDO). Ancient Mediterranean variety, one of the oldest cultivated worldwide, ancestor of many muscats.
Great pink wines of Zala
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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Zala
Pink wines from the region of Zala go well with generally quite well with dishes of lamb, veal or pork such as recipes of lamb stew, osso bucco of veal or rabbit with cider and mushrooms.
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Zala
- Zweigelt
- Pinot Noir
The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Zala
A wine route planned in the region of Zala? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Zala.
Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc
Very expressive, lively aromatic whites with a pale golden colour, crisp palate with fresh acidity, signature aromas of citrus (grapefruit, lime), exotic fruits (passion fruit), boxwood, blackcurrant bud and mineral notes (flint). Star of Sancerre AOC, Pouilly-Fumé AOC and Pessac-Léognan AOC, defines the great whites of the Loire and Bordeaux. French white variety from Bordeaux and the Loire, exported to New Zealand, South Africa and Chile.