Grape Guide
Zalagyöngye
WhiteA Hungarian hybrid grape variety developed in the 1950s, primarily cultivated for high-volume production on Hungary's Great Plain. While widely planted for its reliability and productivity, Zalagyöngye typically produces wines of modest quality that serve as blending components or base wines for sparkling production.
Key Characteristics
- High-yielding hybrid variety
- Early-ripening with vigorous growth
- High natural acidity
- Drought and frost tolerant
- Susceptible to powdery mildew
Typical Flavors
Light citrusgreen applemineral notescrisp acidityneutral characterclean finishsubtle herbal undertones
Major Regions
Hungary (Kunság · Alföld) · Croatia · Romania · Italy · Israel · Slovakia · Serbia
Also Known As
Ecs-24 · Egri Csillagok 24 · Pearl of Zala · Zala Dende · Zhemchug Zala