Eger is one of Upper Hungary's three wine districts, at the foot of the Bükk Mountains and between the Bükk and Mátra ranges. It sits at 160 to 180 metres. Volcanic rhyolite tuff, clay-rich brown soils, limestone, slate, zeolite, marl and sandstone make up its varied ground. The region's cool conditions bring lively acidity, rich aromas and restrained tannin. Its reds often have fruit, spice and a long finish. Kékfrankos can show dark colour, black pepper, plum, soft tannin and bright acidity. Hárslevelű also has a close association with Eger. The region is strengthening its origin protection. Bikavér is reserved for wines from the Eger and Szekszárd protected wine areas.
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Elsewhere in Eger
- BükkNo producers listed yetBükk is one of Upper Hungary's wine districts. Wine history around Miskolc runs deep, though vineyard area has declined and the district often supplies grapes.
- Debrői HárslevelűNo producers listed yetDebrői Hárslevelű is an Eger blend made with at least 85% Hárslevelű. It was designed to reduce vintage variation and is often associated with delicate linden-blossom aromas.
- MátraNo producers listed yetMátra is one of Upper Hungary's wine districts, with larger wineries alongside smaller producers. Wines from the area may carry the protected name Mátrai.
Producers in Eger
Producer profiles
- St Andrea VineyardA Lőrincz family winery in Egerszalók, working traditional Eger varieties and the single-vineyard Boldogságos white blend.