Juhfark is a white grape variety, with its roots in Somló, Hungary.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, high acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to mineral, citrus blossom, earthy and salty.
It is planted most seriously in Somló.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, not mentioned vigour and a preference for not mentioned.
On other labels it goes by Bacso, Ihrfarku, Boros and Tarpai.
At the table it suits töltott tojás (warm deviled eggs baked in sour cream), feta and broad beans on toast and glass noodles with tofu and cilantro.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Bacso, Ihrfarku, Boros, Tarpai, Oveji Rep.
Bottles to look for.
- Barcza Juhfark, Nagy Somlo, Hungary
- Barcza Szuretlen Juhfark, Nagy Somlo, Hungary
- Bott Frigyes Juhfark, Slovakia
- Csordas-Fodor Selection Juhfark, Nagy Somlo, Hungary
- Dobosi Haraszt Juhfark, Balatonfured-Csopak, Hungary
- Dobosi Juhfark, Balatonfured-Csopak, Hungary
- Fehervari Grand Reserve Juhfark, Nagy-Somlo, Hungary
- Fehervari Reserve Juhfark, Nagy-Somlo, Hungary
Juhfark: common questions
01.What does Juhfark taste like?+
02.Where is Juhfark from?+
03.Where is Juhfark grown?+
04.What food pairs with Juhfark?+
05.What else is Juhfark called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Hungary.