Kadarka is a red grape with an uncertain origin. It is most likely a native Balkan variety that spread during Ottoman rule. Due to its finicky nature, it has slightly declined in popularity, but it is still an important red variety, especially in Hungary.
Kadarka is a late-ripening grape that mainly produces fruity and elegant red wines. It is versatile and terroir-driven, so the wines can often vary in character, but they usually have light to medium body, bright acidity, and low tannins. The aroma is typically fruity, often with hints of spice and sometimes with subtle floral notes.
Cserszegi Fűszeres is a white Hungarian grape that produces light and refreshing white wines. The grape is a hybrid between Savagnin Rose and Irsai Olivér, which is also a white Hungarian cross introduced in 1930. Cserszegi Fűszeres was created in 1960, but it was released in 1982.
It became one of the most successful Hungarian varieties and is now the second most common white grape in the country. Cserszegi Fűszeres produces approachable, aromatic wines that typically have a hint of spiciness. The grape is used for dry and off-dry styles, though dry wines are usually of better quality.
Juhfark is one of the old Hungarian white varieties. It was once a common and popular grape, but it is now primarily cultivated in Somló, the smallest Hungarian wine region located north of Lake Balaton, known for its volcanic basalt soil.
Juhfark is now almost synonymous with the region where it prospers and results in intriguing, long-living white wines. Juhfark wines from Somló have interesting smoky notes and a distinctive mineral character. They are refreshing, lively, and zesty, with great acidity and excellent aging potential, attaining floral and honey-like notes with age.
Hárslevelű is a native Hungarian grape that is predominantly cultivated in Tokaj. The grape is a cross, with Furmint as one of its parents. Despite being regularly overshadowed by Furmint, this aromatic grape has been growing in popularity because it was proven that controlled yields and careful vinification result in excellent dry and sweet varietal wines.
The wines are aromatic, soft, and subtly spicy. They usually have distinctive linden honey and blossom notes accompanied by pear, chestnut, and nutty nuances. The wines are medium or full-bodied and usually have medium acidity. The name of the grape translates as linden leaf, possibly as a reference to its linden-like aromas.
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