Pannon wine region|
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Official name | Pannon borrégió |
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Country | Hungary |
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Sub-regions | Pécs, Szekszárd, Tolna, Villány |
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Total area | 28822 ha[1] |
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Size of planted vineyards | 8902 ha[1] |
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Official designation(s) | Szekszárdi Bikavér[1] |
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Pannon wine region[2] is one of the seven larger wine regions of Hungary. It consists of four wine regions: Pécs, Szekszárd, Tolna and Villány.[1] Its soil is mostly loess.[3] Wine production started in the Roman ages. Both red and white wines are produced, but the former are more significant.[1] International varieties, especially Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot have gained ground in the region.[4] The best known product of Szekszárd is Szekszárdi Bikavér, while Villány is known for its full-bodied Bordeaux style red wines.[1]