Europe's most unique wines: tasting Europe's most unique wines Balatoni Hotel Vinifera Wine & SPA*****

Europe's most unique wines and wine regions

Many grape varieties grow in the colorful regions of Europe, from which heavenly wines can be made. Fortunately, there are also many very good wine-growing regions in our country, including the Balaton-felvidék. In our hotel's wine bar, however, you can taste not only the best and most unique wines from the surrounding wineries, but also from Europe. In our article, we present the most unique wines of Europe.

Did you know that in the European Old World they were mostly named after specific locations, while in other countries of the world, the so-called New World, wines are named based on the grapes they are made from? Now we will guide you to the old world, presenting the finest wines from France, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Germany. At the Hotel Vinifera Wine & SPA*****, we treat our guests to a guided wine tasting, where you can taste even these wines.
 

Europe's most unique wines - The famous French red wines

If we look at the volume of wine production, we can also say that France is one of the leading wine powers in Europe. But if we scrutinize the quality of the wines, we don't really come to a different conclusion either. According to many people, France has the best wines in the world. The most popular wine regions are Burgundy, Bordeaux, Loire, Alsace, Rhone Valle, Champagne and Languedoc-Roussillon. France is especially famous for its red wines and "Champagne". Among the most special wines in Europe are these French wine varieties:
 

• Bordeaux
• Burgundy
• Champagne
• Rhône

 

Europe's most special wines - Special Italian crops

Italy is also famous for its good wines, and it is no coincidence that, next to France, it is the other leading wine power in Europe. This drink is an important part of Italian culture, the locals almost never sit down to dinner without a nice glass of wine, they also know exactly which wine goes with which dish. At the Hotel Vinifera Wine & SPA*****, trained sommeliers help our guests choose the best wine to accompany their dinner. Did you know that there are 20 very special wine regions on the Italian boot? So it's really not easy to choose the best Italian wine. However, experts agree that the following Italian wine types cannot be left out of the list of Europe's most special wines:
 

• Barbera
• Barbaresco
• Barolo
• Chianti

 

Europe's most unique wines - Spanish wines for the Spanish lifestyle

The Spanish really love two things: living and drinking wine. Experience the real Spanish life by tasting the best Spanish wines! Not only are sun-ripened Spanish grapes very special, but so is the winemaking and aging method. Among the most unique wines in Europe, these typical Spanish wine varieties are unmissable:
 

• Ribera del Duero
• Sherry
• Rioja
• Priorat

 

The most special wines of Europe - the treasures of Portugal

Portugal's history also includes wine. The small country is famous for its good wines, particularly popular are port wines, which you have probably already tasted more than once. They produce a lot of wine, and there is plenty of it for export, so we can assume that many people have come across port wines even if they have not been around Portugal. We would definitely include these Portuguese specialties among the most special wines in Europe:
 

• Douro
• Port wine
• Madeira wine
• Vinho Verde

 

The most special wines of Europe - German wines are also special

Many people are often shocked when German wines are mentioned. However, the Germans are not only good at beer, but also at wine. There are plenty of very good grape-growing regions and wineries in the huge country, so if someone wants something special, it's worth taking bottles of German wine off the shelf sometimes. Did you know that Germany has one of the northernmost wine regions in the world? This alone makes the wines and the idea of wine tasting very special! The most special German wine regions are the following:
 

• Saar
• Mosel
• Palatinate
• Ruwer
• Rheingau