Badacsony — vineyards beneath the volcanic hills of Lake Balaton
The flat profile of Mount Badacsony rises above the vines and the lake. It gives visitors a landmark for a wine district that extends beyond the hill itself.
Bronfeiten
Badacsony / Badacsonyi is a Hungarian protected wine designation on the north side of Lake Balaton. Its specification describes volcanic basalt soils and documents traditional grapes including Kéknyelű, Budai, Olaszrizling and Szürkebarát.
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The EU specification links the region’s wines to the basalt-derived soils and records the revival of Kéknyelű and Budai. The short distance between lake level and the slopes makes it possible to compare different vineyard settings on one trip. Ask a producer to identify the vineyard behind a named bottling.
Aanbeveling
Use the Hableány wine centre in Badacsonytomaj as one starting point for the district. The map marks that visitor stop. Book a tour in advance and consult the regional wine-route map for other cellars and walking options.
