Danube
The Danube region offers accessible, fruit-driven, aromatic wines across diverse styles, from light whites to bold reds, and produces 30% of Hungary’s wine.
The Danube region, stretching across the central plain of Hungary, is home to a variety of approachable wines, from crisp whites to soft reds. Known for its easy-drinking, fruit-forward wines, with Cserszegi Fűszeres and Kékfrankos as the most planted grapes.
Danube Terroir
Situated between the Danube and Tisza rivers on Hungary’s Great Plain, the Danube region features fertile, sandy soils perfect for producing fruit-forward, easy-drinking wines. With a continental climate of hot summers and cold winters, these conditions yield large volumes of approachable wines with clean, light flavors—ideal for casual, weekday enjoyment.
Credit: Wines of Hungary
Wine Regions of the Danube
Kunság
As Hungary’s largest wine district, Kunság is known for light, easy-drinking wines primarily from the white grape Cserszegi Fűszeres and fresh and fruity styles of Kékfrankos. It’s a region of accessible wines that focus on fresh, fruity character.
Csongrád
The smallest district in the Danube, Csongrád is ideal for warm-climate reds like Kékfrankos, grown in abundant sunshine and sandy soils. However, few wines are bottled and tasted outside the region, so they can be tough to find!
Hajós-Baja
With its loess soils and sun-soaked climate, Hajós-Baja offers spicy reds like Kadarka and smooth whites like Cserszegi Fűszeres. Discover this warm, approachable wine region with unique villages and a touch of German heritage.
Danube Facts
- 54,000 acres (22,000 ha) of vineyards span this region.
- The most planted grapes are Cserszegi Fűszeres, and Kékfrankos.
- Primarily continental climate with warm summers and mild winters.
- Wines are light and fruit-forward, ideal for easy drinking.
