Villány makes full-bodied reds with dark berry and plum fruit, earthy spice and firm structure. It is described as Hungary's first red-wine appellation, and its wines have the capacity to age. Villány played a role in the revival of Hungarian winemaking after phylloxera. Hungary's first full-scale origin-protection system was created here, and Villányi Franc is a protected-origin designation for Cabernet Franc.
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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.
- SzekszárdNo producers listed yetSzekszárd makes full-bodied reds with supple tannins and a plush texture. Its local Bikavér is a Bull's Blood blend.
- TolnaNo producers listed yetHungary's youngest wine district, Tolna makes approachable Kékfrankos and Merlot reds alongside crisp Chardonnay and Grüner Veltliner whites.