Felső-Magyarország

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• The proximity of the Northern Uplands shapes the general climatic conditions of the borvidék.
• The position is protected against winter frosts, owing to the influence of the highland terrain.
• Cool nights caused by the 'mountain wind' preserve the fine acids and primary fruit aromas.
• The tannin content of red wines is relatively low in the borvidék.
• The borvidék covers a wide stylistic spectrum, from white wines and rosés through Sillers to long-aged red wines.

• Cool nights → fine, elegant acids and primary fruit aromas; tannin levels in red wines are relatively low.
• Style profile: light-to-long-finish and full-bodied white wines, rosés, Sillers, and long-aged red wines.

• Cool nights brought by the mountain wind preserve the fine acids and primary fruit aromas; tannin levels in red wines are relatively low.

Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.

Sources

• Specification (EUR-Lex, single document)
• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PGI-HU-A1329
• Official trade body site — Hegyközségek Nemzeti Tanácsa — Felső-Magyarország OFJ