Wine basics
A clear guide to tasting wine
Sight, aroma and taste: a practical way to pay attention to what is in your glass without getting lost in jargon.
international variety of French origin
Cabernet Franc
Especially important in Villány, producing structured, savoury reds.
red
Aroma and flavour
blackcurrantpepperviolet
Typical regions
Villány · Szekszárd · Hajós–Baja
Sources
- Magyar Bormarketing Ügynökség: Grape varieties Accessed: 2026-09-12
- Julius Kühn-Institut: Vitis International Variety Catalogue Accessed: 2026-09-12
Acidity3/5
Body5/5
Food pairing
beef, game
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