The best wines of Eger

Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Eger

Red wines from the region of Eger go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of beef coarse salt, leg of lamb in braillouse or shrimp and zucchini with curry and coconut milk.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Eger

On the nose the red wine of the region of Eger. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, tobacco or black cherries and sometimes also flavors of plum, pepper or chocolate. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Eger. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Eger

• 2017With an average score of 4.43/5
• 2003With an average score of 4.40/5
• 2007With an average score of 4.35/5
• 2018With an average score of 4.33/5
• 2019With an average score of 4.23/5
• 0With an average score of 4.22/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Eger

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

Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Eger

White wines from the region of Eger go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of pork roulades with cream and mushrooms, risotto with fresh salmon and zucchini or ham and comté quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Eger

On the nose the white wine of the region of Eger. often reveals types of flavors of cream, grapefruit or oaky and sometimes also flavors of tropical, citrus or apples.

The best vintages in white wine of Eger

• 2007With an average score of 4.30/5
• 2008With an average score of 4.30/5
• 2009With an average score of 3.88/5
• 2014With an average score of 3.87/5
• 2013With an average score of 3.86/5
• 2015With an average score of 3.85/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Eger

• Chardonnay
• Sauvignon Blanc
• Viognier
• Hárslevelű
• Pinot Blanc
• Királyleányka

Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Eger

Sparkling wines from the region of Eger go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of salmon with sorrel, chinese fondue or vegan leek and tofu quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Eger

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Eger. often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, red fruit.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Eger

• 2009With an average score of 3.90/5
• 0With an average score of 3.61/5
• 2015With an average score of 3.60/5
• 2010With an average score of 3.58/5
• 2013With an average score of 3.53/5
• 2017With an average score of 3.50/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Eger

• Kadarka
• Cserszegi Füszeres
• Leanyka
• Sauvignon Blanc
• Zenit
• Pinot Noir

Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Eger

Pink wines from the region of Eger go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of paupiettes in a casserole with cream, roast pork with mustard and honey or mymy's golden apples (squash).

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Eger

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Eger. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, oak or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, spices or citrus fruit.

The best vintages in pink wine of Eger

• 2014With an average score of 3.63/5
• 2012With an average score of 3.55/5
• 2015With an average score of 3.50/5
• 2016With an average score of 3.43/5
• 0With an average score of 3.40/5
• 2019With an average score of 3.40/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Eger

• Kékfrankos
• Merlot
• Pinot Noir
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Cabernet Franc
• Zweigelt

Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Eger

Sweet wines from the region of Eger go well with generally quite well with dishes of mature and hard cheese, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of truffle with saint-nectaire cheese, vegan leek and tofu quiche or traditional tunisian couscous.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Eger

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Eger. often reveals types of flavors of citrus fruit, earth or tree fruit.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Eger

• 2017With an average score of 4.10/5
• 2015With an average score of 4.10/5
• 0With an average score of 3.73/5
• 2013With an average score of 3.70/5
• 2018With an average score of 3.40/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Eger

• Hárslevelű
• Muscat Ottonel
• Zenit
• Olaszrizling
• Menoir