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.
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 blanquette of veal in the old way (self-cooker), baked pumpkin or roast duck breast stuffed with foie gras confit.
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
The wine region of Zala is located in the region of Balaton of Hungary. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bussay or the Domaine Bussay produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Zala are Riesling, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose 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 of Zala is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 5 estates and châteaux in the of Zala, producing 28 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Zala go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or mature and hard cheese.
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 pan-fried salmon with lemon and dill sauce, shrimp with garlic and orange or auvergne fondue with ceps.
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: 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 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 pumpkin parmentier hash, flank steak with shallots in red wine sauce or mushroom, bacon and gruyere quiche.
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: Riesling
White Riesling is a grape variety that originated in France (Alsace). It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Riesling can be found in many vineyards: Alsace, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Lorraine, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, South West.