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Where is Egri Bikavér wine from?
Egri Bikavér is a red wine from Eger, in Eger, Hungary. It is a PDO wine made mainly from Kékfrankos, Kadarka, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
Egri Bikavér at a glance
| Classification | PDO |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Eger |
| Style | Red wine |
| Grapes | Kékfrankos, Kadarka, Merlot, Cabernet Franc |
| Village or town | Eger |
| Region | Eger |
| Country | Hungary |
| Coordinates | 47.8990, 20.3747 |
Egri Bikavér
Eger, Eger, Hungary
PDO
Bull's Blood of Eger
- Appellation
- Eger
- Grapes
- Kékfrankos, Kadarka, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Egri Bikavér, the Bull's Blood of Eger, is a red blend from the hills around the town of Eger. The name Bikavér was in use by the early 19th century, and legend links it to the defenders of Eger castle during the Ottoman siege of 1552. The earliest recorded blend, from 1912, already mixed Kadarka with Kékfrankos, Cabernet and Merlot.
Producers to know
- St. Andrea
- Gál Tibor
- Thummerer
- Bolyki
Egri Bikavér: questions and answers
Where is Egri Bikavér wine from?
Egri Bikavér is a red wine from Eger, in Eger, Hungary. It is a PDO wine made mainly from Kékfrankos, Kadarka, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
Which country is Egri Bikavér from?
Egri Bikavér is from Hungary, in the Eger wine region.
What grape is Egri Bikavér made from?
Egri Bikavér is made mainly from Kékfrankos, Kadarka, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
Is Egri Bikavér a red or a white wine?
Egri Bikavér is a red wine.
Who are the best producers of Egri Bikavér?
Producers to know include St. Andrea, Gál Tibor, Thummerer and Bolyki.
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Last reviewed October 2026.