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Pannon Wine Region Guide
The Pannon wine region covers southern Transdanubia in Hungary, including the Villány, Szekszárd, Tolna and Pécs districts. Its warm climate is known for full-bodied reds such as Villányi Franc and Szekszárdi Bikavér.
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About Pannon Wine
- Soil
- Loess, limestone, clay, red clay
- Climate
- Warm continental with sub-Mediterranean influence
Hungary's southernmost wine region, home to Villány and Szekszárd reds
The Pannon wine region covers southern Transdanubia in Hungary, including the Villány, Szekszárd, Tolna and Pécs districts. Its warm climate is known for full-bodied reds such as Villányi Franc and Szekszárdi Bikavér.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pannon wine region known for?
Pannon is known for Hungary's richest red wines, particularly from Villány and Szekszárd, as well as whites from the Pécs and Tolna districts.
What are the main grape varieties grown in Pannon?
Red varieties such as Cabernet Franc, Kékfrankos, Kadarka, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Portugieser dominate. Whites include Olaszrizling, Chardonnay and Cirfandli in Pécs.
When is the best time to visit Pannon for wine tasting?
From May to October the weather is warm. The harvest runs from late August to October, and Villány and Szekszárd hold popular wine festivals in autumn.
How do I get to the Pannon wine region?
Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport is about two to three hours away by road. Pécs is the main city, and Szekszárd and Villány are easily reached by car.
What is Villányi Franc?
Villányi Franc is a premium category of Cabernet Franc from the Villány district, a grape that thrives in the area's warm climate and limestone-rich soils.
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