Zenit
White wine grape variety
Also known as Badacsony 7
Zenit is a white wine grape with signature aromas of citrus, pear, mineral note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Furmint and Feteasca Regala.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for citrus-pear fruit with mineral edge.
- Check frame as low-tannin with medium-plus acidity.
Confidence signals
- Zenit profile
- Coherent medium-bodied profile with medium acid anchor and pear lift.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Eger · Matra · Badacsony
- Classic styles: Successful Hungarian white crossing selected for earlier maturity and freshness in cooler northern zones · Lean citrus-orchard profile with low tannin and medium-plus acidity
Common questions
Is Zenit a red or white grape variety?
Zenit is a white wine grape variety.
What does Zenit smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Zenit include citrus, pear and mineral note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Zenit?
Documented tells for Zenit: Look for citrus-pear fruit with mineral edge. and Check frame as low-tannin with medium-plus acidity..
What is Zenit most often confused with in blind tasting?
Zenit is most commonly confused with Furmint, Feteasca Regala and Koverszolo. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Zenit grown?
Classic regions for Zenit include Eger, Matra and Badacsony.