Villány wine region: discover the secret of the most Mediterranean Hungarian region

Domestic grape cultivation relies on the oldest traditions in the Villány wine region. Although the Celts living here might have dealt with grape cultivation, the first archaeological find that testifies to this - an altar stone, according to the inscription, grapes were planted - is from the Roman era. According to legend, it was in this region that Bor vitéz and his people settled, who developed wine culture, and the wine itself got its name from him. The Slavic and Serbian population, who were settled in empty villages during Turkish rule, played an important role in the development of wine production, as they brought the Kadarka variety and the technology of skin-fermented red wine making, as well as the later settled Germans, who are owed the "Portugieser" grape variety.

What makes Villány wines special? First of all, the unique climate, alongside the continental, the oceanic which provides a sufficient amount of precipitation, as well as the Mediterranean climate, which makes the region the warmest and sunniest area in our country. In addition, the right fertile soil, namely limestone, as well as dolomite, marl, clay, and sandy loess cover represent good water-holding soil for the vine.

What are the most famous Villány wines?

Although Villány is associated with red wines, this is only dominant on the western side of the wine region. On the more open hillside, white wines have been made for centuries, mainly Italian Riesling, linden leaf, and later Chardonnay and other varieties. Although as some say, it requires serious expertise for good acid-alcohol balance white wine to be made here in the south. In the Siklós area, not only the harvest time needs to be monitored, but many other factors as well.

Black grape varieties:

● Cabernet sauvignon

● Cabernet franc

● Merlot

● Pinot noir

● Kadarka

● Blaufränkisch

● Syrah

● Portugieser

● Zweigelt

White grape varieties:

● Chardonnay

● Hárslevelű

● Olaszrizling

● Riesling

● Pinot blanc

● Sauvignon blanc

● Traminer

● Muscat Ottonel

Wineries in the Villány wine region

Get to know the secret of the uniqueness of the Villány wine region and its many faces through wine tastings, special experience wineries, and it will become clear to you why local viticulturists believe that winemaking is a true culture creation.

In the region, smaller family cellars are present as much as modern processed large estates. Take part in special charm cellar tours, visit press houses under monument protection, take a look at Villány's longest cellar system, walk through the slopes spread out on the side of the Villány hill, and taste through the region's better and better wines, from which the respect for traditions reflects.

A unique experience awaits you in Villány

One of our most popular wine regions, with many small cellars and continuously renewing cultural programs, it provides an ideal location for family or friendly get-togethers. Discover the region through its unparalleled wines!