Zengo
White wine grape variety
Also known as Zengo Hungary
Zengo is a white wine grape with signature aromas of green apple, citrus, white blossom note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Furmint and Zenit.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on green-apple citrus fruit with light floral notes.
- Read green apple on a medium-bodied frame before naming Zengo alternatives.
Confidence signals
- Zengo profile
- Coherent medium/medium-axis frame typical of Zengo.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Eger · Matra · Pecs
- Classic styles: Hungarian Ezerjo (#4027) x Bouvier (#1625) crossing developed for reliable ripening and balanced aromatic white production · Fresh orchard-citrus profile with low tannin and moderate acidity
Common questions
Is Zengo a red or white grape variety?
Zengo is a white wine grape variety.
What does Zengo smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Zengo include green apple, citrus and white blossom note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Zengo?
Documented tells for Zengo: Anchor on green-apple citrus fruit with light floral notes. and Read green apple on a medium-bodied frame before naming Zengo alternatives..
What is Zengo most often confused with in blind tasting?
Zengo is most commonly confused with Furmint, Zenit and Irsai Oliver. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Zengo grown?
Classic regions for Zengo include Eger, Matra and Pecs.