Lake Balaton is a wine region in Hungary with six wine districts linked by Olaszrizling, though the wines are far from uniform. Northern vineyards range across calcareous marl, red Permian sandstone and volcanic soils, while the south is mainly warm loess. Balatonboglár, on the southern shore, makes fruit-forward wines with concentration and drinkability, including ageable reds. The lake softens summer conditions and raises humidity. In Balatonfüred-Csopak, Olaszrizling and Kékfrankos appear as village and single-vineyard wines. BalatonBor is the region's Olaszrizling-based brand, while village and vineyard classifications offer a more site-specific view.
Inside the region
11 named areas
Each guide keeps its place within Lake Balaton clear, with a direct route back to the map.
- 01Badacsony1 producerBadacsony's basalt slopes give Olaszrizling and Kéknyelű texture, smoke and freshness. Retaining-wall terraces remain part of the vineyard landscape.
- 02BalatonNo producers listed yetBalaton's six wine districts share Olaszrizling but not one style. Northern and southern vineyard conditions differ, and the area includes white wines as well as ageable red styles.
- 03Balaton-felvidékNo producers listed yetOn Lake Balaton's northern shore, Balaton-felvidék shares climate and soil influences with Badacsony and Balatonfüred-Csopak.
- 04BalatonboglárNo producers listed yetBalatonboglár sits mainly on Lake Balaton's southern shore. Its wines are fruit-forward and concentrated, with ageable reds among the local styles.
- 05Balatonfüred-CsopakNo producers listed yetBalatonfüred-Csopak makes Olaszrizling and Kékfrankos at village and single-vineyard level. It is especially associated with Olaszrizling, while Tihany has a separate specification.
- 06Csopak1 producerCsopak works with Olaszrizling and Kékfrankos at village and single-vineyard level.
- 07KáliNo producers listed yetKáli's hills are largely made of volcanic debris rock, with little lava rock.
- 08Nagy-SomlóNo producers listed yetNagy-Somló belongs to the volcanic Somló identity, where vineyard orientation affects sugar, acidity and wine potential.
- 09SomlóiNo producers listed yetSomlói comes from a small volcanic hill, where basalt soils shape firmly acidic Furmint and Juhfark. Southern exposures combine greater ripeness with higher acidity.
- 10TihanyNo producers listed yetTihany is a separate entity within Balatonfüred-Csopak. Its dormant volcanic landscape has mineral-rich tuff soils and a distinct mineral expression.
- 11Zala1 producerZala's rain and lower sunshine favour fresher, more balanced wines. It became a wine region in 1997 after local communities requested the restoration of its classification.
Producer profiles
Producer profiles
Open the full directory when you want every producer currently placed in Lake Balaton.
- Balatonboglár WineryLarge commercial winery on Lake Balaton's southern shore, best known for its Chapel Hill export brand.
- Cezar WineryNagyrada producer near Kis-Balaton making white, rosé and red wines from Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and red varieties.
- Gilvesy WineryOrganic producer on a volcanic hill south of Lake Balaton, making low-alcohol, high-acid white wines from Furmint, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc on 17th-century Esterházy estate grounds.