Villány

• Location and size: Located in the Pannon region, Villány the southernmost wine region in Hungary, close to the Croatian border. 2385 ha
• Climate: Continental with Sub-Mediterranean influence  
• Sunshine hours: 2150 (h/year)
• Precipitation: 700 (mm/year)
• Annual temperature: 11°C
• Elevations: Above sea level: 140–350 m, moderate hilly
• Soil: limestone, loess, clay, loam, brown forest soil, little dolomite

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Villány wine region’s grape varieties (52 officially allowed wine grapes)

Red grapes on approximately 1900 ha represents 80% of the total vineyard area. The most important red grape varieties are:

• Cabernet Sauvignon – 401 hectares
• Cabernet Franc – 336 hectares
• Portugieser – 325 hectares
• Kékfrankos – 305 hectares
• Merlot – 302 hectares

White grapes occupy around 20% of the whole plantation area. Variates worth to mention:

• Olaszrizling
• Chardonnay
• Irsai Olivér
• Hárslevelű
• Tramini

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(On featured image: Ördögárok Vineyard – one of the most important site in Villány wine region. Picture is property of Gere Winery – AKA Kft.)

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