📍 Pécs
The slopes of the Mecsek hills.
Pécs is a wine district in southern Hungary, on the southern slopes of the Mecsek mountains near the city of Pécs. It belongs to the large Pannon region. The climate is warm, almost Mediterranean, because the mountains shelter it from northern winds. It is one of the warmest districts in Hungary.
A local speciality is the white Cirfandli (called Zierfandler in Austria), which in Hungary grows mostly here and makes spicy, full-bodied whites. Olaszrizling (Welschriesling), Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc are also grown. Reds are made in smaller amounts.
Soils are loess and clay, with plenty of limestone in the hills. Thanks to the long summer the grapes ripen well, and the wines are aromatic and soft.
Pécs is part of the Pannon region. Nearby lies Villány, one of Hungary's red wine areas, where Cabernet Franc and Portugieser are grown. Pécs is better known for whites. Cirfandli suits poultry, pork and spicy dishes. The name Pécs on a label shows that the grapes grew in this very area, which makes it easy to look for similar wines.
How it connects to Wine
📍 Pécs ← grows in ← 🍇 Welschriesling → kind of → 🍇 Grape varieties → kind of → 🍷 Wine
Links
- Part of
- 📍 Pannonia
- Grapes
- 🍇 Zierfandler, 🍇 Welschriesling
- Main grapes
- 🍇 Zierfandler
- Wines
- 🍷 White wine, 🍷 Red wine
- Related to
- 🍷 Still wine
Frequently asked questions
Where is Pécs?
In southern Hungary, on the slopes of the Mecsek mountains.
Which grape is special?
The white Cirfandli (Zierfandler).
What is the climate like?
Warm, almost Mediterranean, with mountains sheltering it from northern winds.
What to read next
- 🍷 Red wine — Wine from dark grapes that ferments with the skins and takes its colour from them.
- 🍷 Still wine — Wine without noticeable bubbles: EU category 1, at least 8.5–9 % actual alcohol and no more than 15 % total; red, white, rosé or orange.
- 🍷 White wine — Wine made from grape juice without the skins; it can come from pale and even dark berries.
Similar
📍 Tolna · 📍 Villány · 📍 Szekszárd · 📜 Füred · 📍 Bükk · 📍 Slovácko
⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.
Sources
- Hegyközségek Nemzeti Tanácsa
- eAmbrosia – EU geographical indications register
- eAmbrosia – EU geographical indications register