Szekszárd, roughly pronounced "sek-sard," makes rich, full-bodied reds from Kékfrankos, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. The wines have supple tannins and a plush texture. Its own Bikavér, or Bull's Blood, is a local blend style.
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Elsewhere in Pannon
- PannonNo producers listed yetPannon covers four separate wine-growing areas, with limestone, loess, loam and clay across its hilly landscape. Red wine predominates, often with ripe fruit, concentration and plush tannins.
- Pécs1 producerWithin Pannon, Pécs makes fresh Chardonnay and Irsai Olivér whites with bright acidity, helped by cooling breezes from the Mecsek Mountains.
- TolnaNo producers listed yetHungary's youngest wine district, Tolna makes approachable Kékfrankos and Merlot reds alongside crisp Chardonnay and Grüner Veltliner whites.
- VillányNo producers listed yetVillány makes full-bodied reds with dark fruit, plum, earthy spice and firm structure. It also has a central place in the history of Hungarian origin protection.