Cserszegi Fűszeres
Pronunciation: “Chair-seggy Foo-seh-resh”
Taste
Cserszegi Fűszeres wines are light and aromatic, with intense floral notes of rose petal and elderflower. Citrus and tropical fruits like lychee and pineapple dominate the palate, and the grape’s signature spiciness brings an extra dimension. The wine is crisp and light-bodied, with a zesty acidity that keeps it fresh.
Where It’s Grown and Styles
This grape is primarily grown in northern and central Hungary, particularly in the district of Kunság. Cserszegi Fűszeres is most often produced in a fresh, unoaked style to highlight its aromatic qualities. It is rarely blended but can occasionally be paired with grapes like Irsai Olivér or Muscat for aromatic blends.
Cool Fact
Cserszegi Fűszeres is one of the youngest grape varieties in Hungary, created in 1960. Its name, "Fűszeres," means "spicy" in Hungarian, reflecting the wine’s distinctive spiced aromas.
