COUNTRY | REGION
Hungary | somlo

GRAPE
Juhfark, Olaszrizling, Furmint, Hárslevelü

STYLE
Zesty and salty

DESCRIPTION
Somló is a magical place a volcanic hill surrounded by a vast plain. Historically, these terraced vineyards were dominated by the nobility and the church, but in communism they were broken into very small pieces, creating a beautiful patchwork of vineyards. Today, with only 690 hectares, it is the smallest wine region in Hungary and only white grapes can be grown here. The hallmark of Somló wine is as unique as the hill itself, in its purely rectilinear, salty and refreshing character. Traditionally, the different grapes were planted here together and we can still find very old, characterful field blends here.