Wine basics
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Central European variety
Olaszrizling
A widely planted white variety capable of reflecting diverse Hungarian sites.
white
Aroma and flavour
almondcitrusgreen herbs
Typical regions
Badacsony · Balatonfüred–Csopak · Nagy-Somló
Sources
- Magyar Bormarketing Ügynökség: Grape varieties Accessed: 2026-09-12
- Julius Kühn-Institut: Vitis International Variety Catalogue Accessed: 2026-09-12
Acidity4/5
Body3/5
Food pairing
fish, vegetables
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