Szekszárd

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• Location and size: Szekszárd wine region islocated in the Pannon region, Southern part of Hungary. 2288 ha (2019)
• Climate: Continental with Sub-Mediterranean influence     
• Sunshine hours: 2100 (h/year)
• Precipitation: 600 (mm/year)
• Annual temperature: 11°C
• Elevations: above sea level: 160–300 m, moderately hilly
• Soil: loess, clay, brown forest

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Szekszárd wine region’s grape varieties (2019)

Red grapes are around 1930 ha, represents 85% of the total vineyard area. The most important red grape varieties are:

• Kékfrankos – 660 hectars
• Merlot – 385 hectars
• Cabernet Franc – 254 hectares
• Cabernet Sauvignon – 251 hectares
• Kadarka – 81 hectares

White grapes are around 345 ha, represents 15% of the total vineyard area. Most important ones:

• Olaszrizling
• Chardonnay
• Cserszegi fűszeres
• Királyleányka.

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(Featured photo is from Heimann és Fiai Winery.)

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