Egri

Egri is a Hungarian term used as an adjective and a demonym meaning "of Eger" or "from Eger." It is applied to people, products, and institutions connected with Eger, a city in northern Hungary's Heves County.

Eger is a historic city known for its fortress and castle, Baroque architecture, and wine tradition. It sits in a limestone valley at the foot of the Bükk Mountains and serves as the center of the Eger wine region, which produced Egri Bikavér, a prominent red wine.

Egri Bikavér, commonly translated as Bull's Blood of Eger, is a traditional red wine blend associated with the Eger region. The blend typically combines several grape varieties and varies by vintner and vintage; the name has become a regional and brand identifier for wines produced around Eger.

As a surname, Egri exists in Hungarian and Jewish communities. People bearing the name have contributed to various fields, including arts, science, and public life.

See also: Eger; Egri Bikavér.