Somló

Wine Region

Somló ("SHOM-LO") is a 832-hectare wine region centered around the extinct Somló-hegy volcano. The mineral-rich basalt soil produces characteristic white wines that are regarded among the best in the country. The Somlói Juhfark is the most celebrated wine to be produced in the region.

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Upcoming Food and Wine Events:

Kosher Wine Tasting
Thursday, Mar 11, Doblo Wine Merchants
Hárslevelű, Furmint, Szamorodni, 3 puttonyos Aszú (2000), 5 puttonyos Aszú (1998) and some other wines will be tasted, in addition to Jewish food.
Hungarian Style Brunch
Sunday, Mar 14, Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal
Price: Ft 7,400.
Bortársaság Heimann, Tüske, Sebestyén Wines and Bestillo Pálinka Tasting
Wednesday, Mar 17, Bortársaság (Lánchíd)
Wines and pálinkas to be tasted are Heimann Cabernet Franc 2007, Barbár 2006 Szekszárd, Tüske Baranyavölgyi Cabernet Franc 2006, Merlot 2007, Sebestyén Grádus 2006, Iván-völgyi Bikavér 2007, Bestillo Gönci Kajszibarack pálinka, Szilva pálinka, Birs pálinka and Vadcseresznye pálinka. Price: Ft 5,500.
Lucullus BT Pálinka and Chocolate Tasting
Friday, Mar 19, Casa de la Música
A unique event where you can try pálinka with matching types of chocolate. Led by master confectioner Anita Király, sommelier Attila Petzold and Lucullus BT president Gábor Turóczi. If you'd like to attend, send e-mail to elnokseg@lucullusbt.hu one day before the event at the latest. Price: Ft 4,500.
VinCE Wine Event
Saturday, Mar 20, Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal
"VinCE" is probably the most important wine event of the year. Visitors will have the chance to taste the most significant wines from the region including Hungary, Serbia, Slovakia, Georgia and Romania. Programs will include lectures and master classes.
Bortársaság Dúzsi, Merfelsz Wines and Bestillo Pálinka Tasting
Wednesday, Mar 24, Bortársaság (Batthyány utca HQ)
Wines and pálinkas to be tasted are Dúzsi Shiraz 2007 2006, Rose 2009, Görögszó Cabernet 2006 Szekszárd, Merfelsz Bikavér 2007, Bel Canto 2008, Bestillo Gönci Kajszibarack pálinka, Szilva pálinka, Birs pálinka and Vadcseresznye pálinka. Price: Ft 5,500.

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