Wine basics
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Sight, aroma and taste: a practical way to pay attention to what is in your glass without getting lost in jargon.
Central European variety
Kékfrankos
A high-acid variety and one of Hungary’s most important red grapes.
red
Aroma and flavour
sour cherrypepperviolet
Typical regions
Sopron · Eger · Szekszárd
Sources
- Magyar Bormarketing Ügynökség: Grape varieties Accessed: 2026-09-12
- Julius Kühn-Institut: Vitis International Variety Catalogue Accessed: 2026-09-12
Acidity4/5
Body4/5
Food pairing
duck breast, paprika-rich dishes
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