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Synonyms
Zeus is a white grape variety, with its roots in Badacsony, Hungary.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, sweet and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to apricot, honey, figs, floral, citrus and herbal.
It is planted most seriously in Badacsony.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for moderate.
On other labels it goes by Badacsony 10.
At the table it suits jam tarts with cream, sugar-dusted waffles with apricot preserve and dried figs with honey-toasted nuts.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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jam tarts with cream
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sugar-dusted waffles with apricot preserve
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dried figs with honey-toasted nuts
Also labelled.
Badacsony 10.
Bottles to look for.
- Feind Winery 'Choice', Balatonfured-Csopak, Hungary
- Malik Zeus, Badacsony, Hungary
- Tornai Aranykonny, Somlo, Hungary
Zeus: common questions
01.What does Zeus taste like?+
Zeus tastes of apricot, honey, figs, floral, citrus and herbal. The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, sweet and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Zeus from?+
Zeus originates in Badacsony, Hungary.
03.Where is Zeus grown?+
The key regions for Zeus are Badacsony.
04.What food pairs with Zeus?+
Pour it with jam tarts with cream, sugar-dusted waffles with apricot preserve and dried figs with honey-toasted nuts.
05.What else is Zeus called?+
Zeus is also labelled Badacsony 10.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Hungary.