Wine Regions
This small landlocked country embraces 22 wine regions, each with a different microclimate producing different tastes and styles. One hundred years ago, Hungary was one of the most important wine producers in Europe. Every royal court in Europe clinked glasses filled with precious gold Tokaji wine, while other lush Hungarian whites and reds were lauded and enjoyed throughout Europe.
Wine regions with details
Source: hungarianwines.eu
Total: 1117 ha
Climate: dry, sunny, extreme heat in the summer
Soil: sand, loess
Grape varieties: Kékfrankos, Rhine Riesling, Kövidinka, Zweigelt
HAJÓS-BAJA
Total: 1873 ha
Climate: extreme dry weather, hot summer
Soil: loess, sand
Grape varieties: Rhine Riesling, Chardonnay, Kadarka, Kékfrankos,
Cserszegi Fűszeres, Zweigelt
KUNSÁG
Total: 20.365 ha
Climate: small amount of rain, dry, extreme summer, cold winter
Soil: loess, sand
Grape varieties: Ezerjó, Kövidinka, Arany Sárfehér, Olaszrizling, Kadarka, Kékfrankos
BADACSONY
Total: 1422 ha
Climate: moderate, submediterranean. Plenty of sunshine, protected from the Northern wind.
Soil: vulcanic soil
Grape varieties: Kéknyelű, Rhine Riesling, Budai Zöld, Rózsakő, Vulcanus, Zeusz, Szürkebarát, Olaszrizling
SOUTH BALATON
Total: 3127 ha
Climate: moderate
Soil: sand, loess, forest soil
Grape varieties: Királyleányka, Rhine Riesling, Chardonnay, Kékfrankos, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
BALATON-FELVIDÉK
Total: 832 ha
Climate: sunny, mediterran
Soil: chalk, limestone, vulcanic soil
Grape varieties: Olaszrizling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cserszegi Fűszeres, Pinot Noir, Kékfrankos
BALATONFÜRED-CSOPAK
Total: 1969 ha
Climate: sunny, mediterranean
Soil: crystal slate, sandstone, limestone, sand
Grape varieties: Olaszrizling, Rhine Riesling, Rizlingszilváni, Tramini, Muscat Ottonel, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Zweigelt, Merlot, Pinot Noir
BÜKK
Total: 970 ha
Climate: cool, sunny
Soil: rhyolite tuff, loess
Grape varieties: Chardonnay, Olaszrizling, Leányka, Kékfrankos, Cserszegi Fűszeres, Turán
EGER
Total: 5335 ha
Climate: cool, small amount of rain, long winter
Soil: lava rock, rhyolite tuff
Grape varieties: Királyleányka, Olaszrizling, Kékfrankos, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
ETYEK-BUDA
Total: 1496 ha
Climate: windy, sunny, small amount of rain
Soil: limestone
Grape varieties: Chardonnay, Olaszrizling, Rhine Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc