20 November · Hungary
Kadarka Day
A day for spicy, elegant, ruby-red Kadarka — taste it, discover it, celebrate it with us.
The next Kadarka Day · 20 November 2026
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The grape
Pale in colour, spicy on the nose, easy to love
Kadarka wines have a vivid, pale ruby colour, since the skin of the berries contains less colour — much like Burgundy’s Pinot Noir. The nose is spicy, rich and fruity; on the palate it is delicate and fruit-driven, with medium body, refreshing acidity and low tannins.
10 things to learn about Kadarka70%
of Hungarian vineyards were once Kadarka, according to written records
600 ha
under Kadarka vines in Hungary in 2008
273 ha
left by 2021
5%
minimum Kadarka in Bikavér from Eger and Szekszárd
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Everything worth knowing about Kadarka
What I love about Kadarka is the sheer joy-in-a-glass a well made one can offer.
Caroline GilbyMW, United Kingdom