St Andrea Agape ★ 4.8
Tasting notes: St. Andrea's top bottling: a single-vineyard Bikaver Grand Superior from the Nagy-Eged-hegy slope, released only in strong vintages.
The iconic bottles that define Eger: what they are, who makes them and what they cost.
Iconic bottles of Eger
Sikhegy Egri Bikaver Grand Superior ★ 4.8
Tasting notes: Gal Tibor's top single-vineyard Bikaver, from the Sikhegy dulo; dense, structured and the estate's benchmark ager.
NJK ★ 4.8
Tasting notes: The flagship of Kovacs Nimrod's Collectors' Corner range, a Nagy Eged hill Kekfrankos-led red built for the cellar.
St Andrea Merengo ★ 4.8
Tasting notes: St. Andrea's widely poured Bikaver Superior, the estate's calling-card red at wine bars across Hungary.
Nagy-Eged Kekfrankos ★ 4.8
Tasting notes: A single-vineyard Kekfrankos from the Nagy-Eged slope, one of Gal Tibor's three named-site bottlings alongside Pajados and Sikhegy.
Egri Bikaver Grand Superior Nagy-Eged dulo ★ 4.5
Tasting notes: Thummerer's Grand Superior Bikaver from the Nagy-Eged slope, the top of the estate's Bikaver range.
Varvedo Egri Bikaver Grand Superior ★ 4.5
Tasting notes: Toth Ferenc's top-tier Bikaver from the Sik-hegy dulo, the estate's most structured red.
St Andrea Boldogsagos ★ 4.4
Tasting notes: St. Andrea's Egri Csillag Grand Superior, the estate's most ambitious white blend.
Egri Bikaver Grand Superior Pajados-dulo ★ 4.5
Tasting notes: A single-vineyard Grand Superior Bikaver from the Pajados dulo, priced well below most peers in the tier.
Pajados Grand Superior ★ 4.5
Tasting notes: Nap-Volgy's top-tier Bikaver, sourced from the Pajados dulo.
Nagy Eged Bikaver Grand Superior ★ 4.5
Tasting notes: Grof Buttler's Nagy Eged Bikaver Grand Superior, poured as part of the estate's five-level cellar tour.
SKY Furmint ★ 4.5
Tasting notes: Kovacs Nimrod's best-known white outside the Bikaver line, a Nagy-Eged Furmint from the Collectors' Corner range.
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Signature Wines in Eger, FAQ
When is the best time to visit Eger for wine?
Peak wine-travel season in Eger is spring through autumn, with harvest the standout window.
Do I need an appointment to taste at Eger estates?
classified-growth and grand-cru estates require booking days to weeks ahead; smaller family domaines often take walk-ins midweek.
What hours do Eger cellars and tasting rooms keep?
most estates open 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment, often closed Sunday and Monday.
How does tipping work at Eger tastings?
tipping is not expected at tastings; buying a bottle from the cellar door is the customary thank-you.
What is the one wine to try in Eger?
If you only open one bottle, open St Andrea Agape by St. Andrea Szolobirtok. It is the wine most associated with Eger.