Hungarian 'Füred' Wines Get PDO Status

  • 12 Nov 2025 5:18 AM
Hungarian 'Füred' Wines Get PDO Status
"Füred" wines from Balatonfüred and surrounding communities have been added as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) in the European Union's eAmbrosia database, the European Commission said on Tuesday.

"The Hungarian 'Füred' wines are characterised by a medium intensity and dry, fresh, crisp acidity. The PDO recognises the centuries-old experience passed down through generations of winegrowers in the area bordering Lake Balaton, which give rise to the wines' distinctive taste profiles," the EC said.

A number of Hungarian wines have PDO status, including ones from Badacsony, Eger, Tokaj and Villány.
 

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