Grape Styles

Eastern European Wine Styles

New to Eastern European wines? Let's match our hidden gems to the wine styles you already love.

Explore rich, spicy and vibrant reds from across the region that echo your favourite classics.

Familiar Favourite	Try This Instead	Region	Why You'll Love It
Pinot Noir	Kadarka	Hungary, Serbia	Light, juicy and spicy. Elegant and versatile with food.
Malbec / Syrah	Vranac	North Macedonia	Bold and dark-fruited with smoky depth.
Cabernet Sauvignon	Fetească Neagră	Romania, Moldova	Structured and complex, with black cherry and spice.
Sangiovese	Zweigelt	Slovakia	Sour cherry and herb, with a soft savoury finish.
Gamay (Beaujolais)	Frankovka	Slovenia, Croatia	Fresh, peppery, and juicy. Great slightly chilled.

Zippy and fresh to full and floral — find your white wine match from Eastern Europe.

Familiar Favourite	Try This Instead	Region	Why You'll Love It
Sauvignon Blanc	Grasevina	Croatia, Bosnia	Zesty and floral with apple and citrus lift.
Pinot Grigio	Fetească Regală	Romania	Light, fruity, and softly textured.
Chardonnay (unoaked)	Juhfark	Hungary	Mineral and smoky with citrus intensity.
Riesling	Olaszrizling	Hungary, Slovenia	Vibrant and floral with a salty zing.
Viognier	Tamjanika	Serbia, North Macedonia	Aromatic, peachy, and floral — very expressive.

Elegant and dry or juicy and bold — there's a rosé with your name on it.

Familiar Style	Try This Instead	Region	Why You'll Love It
Provence-style Rosé	Zweigelt Rosé	Slovakia	Dry, light and floral with summer berries.
Fruity Rosé (California)	Cabernet Rosé	Bulgaria, Romania	Strawberries, melon and a fuller feel.
Bold Rosé (Spain)	Kékfrankos Rosé	Hungary	Cherry, raspberry and a spicy kick.

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