📜 Somló
An extinct volcano in western Hungary known for dense white Juhfark wines.
Somló is a wine district in western Hungary, on the slopes of an extinct volcano. The hill stands alone in the plain, and from afar it looks like a small mountain. The district is called Nagy-Somló, "Great Somló".
The soil on the volcanic hill is basalt and volcanic tuff, rich in minerals. The vine grows on warm south-facing slopes. Somló wines are full-bodied, with bright acidity and marked minerality, often with a smoky or salty note.
The main local grape is Juhfark. It is an old white variety whose name means "sheep's tail": the bunches are long and narrow. Besides it, Furmint, Hárslevelű and Welschriesling are grown. Somló wines are still white wines, and they keep well.
Somló is one of the most unusual white-wine districts of Hungary. Volcanic soil gives its wines a distinctive, recognisable character.
Links
- Related to
- 📍 Nagy-Somló
- Grapes
- 🍇 Furmint, 🍇 Juhfark
- Main grapes
- 🍇 Juhfark, 🍇 Furmint, 🍇 Welschriesling, 🍇 Hárslevelű
- Wines
- 🍷 White wine, 🍷 Still wine
Frequently asked questions
What is Somló?
It is a Hungarian wine district on an extinct volcano, known for full-bodied mineral white wines.
What is the main grape of Somló?
Juhfark, an old white Hungarian variety.
What does Juhfark mean?
"Sheep's tail": the grape is named for its long bunch shape.
Similar
📍 Nagy-Somló · 📜 Tokaj wine region (Slovakia) · 📜 Tokaj wine of the Slovak region · 📍 Moslavina · 📍 Prigorje-Bilogora · 📍 Pokuplje
⚠️ 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.