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traditional Hungarian variety
Hárslevelű
An aromatic white variety important both alone and in blends in Tokaj and Somló.
white
Aroma and flavour
linden blossompearspice
Typical regions
Tokaj · 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
poultry, creamy cheese
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