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Hungary

Hungary’s rich winemaking heritage is today spread across 22 protected PDO regions where a quality rennaisance is bringing back local grape varieties to the fore. While the famous sweet wines of Tojaj continue to wow audiences around the world, we are increasingly seeing top quality dry wines emerging from varieties such as Furmint, Arany Sárfehér, Ezerjó and Kadarka to name but a few.

Hungary

Regions of Hungary



Read more about Ászár–Neszmély

Ászár–Neszmély OEM

In the southern foothills of the Gerecse mountain range, Ászár–Neszmély is home to Danube influenced wines from Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, K...

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Read more about Badacsony

Badacsony OEM

The volcanic soils of Badacsony are home to a range of different grape varieties, many of which are local to Hungary. Kéknyelű, Budai Zöld, Róz...

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1 producer1 wine
Read more about Balaton-felvidék

Balaton-felvidék OEM

Balaton-felvidék produces mainly approachable and good value white wines, although there is some red production.

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1 producer
Read more about Balatonboglár

Balatonboglár OEM

Balatonboglár, or South Balaton in English, is home to some truly exciting wineries. Kristinus Estate in particular is one of the leading names. T...

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2 producers4 wines
Read more about Balatonfüred-Csopak

Balatonfüred-Csopak OEM

Balatonfüred – Csopak is best known for its stunning expressions of Olaszrizling.

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Read more about Bükk

Bükk OEM

The large region of Bükk is so often overshadowed by its neighbours Eger and Tokaj, this expansive medley of terroirs is well worth exploring.

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Read more about Csongrád

Csongrád OEM

One of the hottest protected regions in Hungary, Csongrád Is home to some excellent red wines from Kékfrankos and Zweigelt. There is also some wh...

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Read more about Duna-Tisza közé

Duna-Tisza közé OFJ

Duna-Tisza közé OFJ (or PGI) is located between the Danube and the Tisza river. It generally covers bulk wine produced on the areas flat, sandy s...

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Read more about Eger

Eger OEM

Eger is perhaps best known for Egri Bikavér, or Bull's Blood, a dry Blaufränkisch based blend. Today Eger represents a dynamic scene of quality o...

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8 producers19 wines
Read more about Etyek Buda

Etyek Buda OEM

Etyek-Buda has become known for its good value sparkling wines.

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4 producers
Read more about Hajós-Baja

Hajós-Baja OEM

Hajós–Baja is one of Hungary’s hot, dry regions. Its generally sandy soils are home to white and red varieties, notably Riesling, Chardonnay, ...

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1 producer2 wines
Read more about Káli

Káli OEM

Káli, or the Kal Basin as it’s known in English overlaps the boundaries of Hungary’s three larger appellations on Lake Balaton. Its almost 500...

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1 wine
Read more about Kunság

Kunság OEM

Kunság Is Hungary’s largest wine producing area with more than 23,000 hectares currently planted. Some of its most interesting wines come from t...

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3 appellations1 producer
Read more about Mátra

Mátra OEM

Mátra OEM covers a mountainous area in the north of Hungary. With almost 5500 hectares under vine it is the second biggest appellation in the coun...

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Read more about Mór

Mór OEM

The Mór region just to the west of Budapest covers around 650 hectares and is home to dry and sweet wines, often from the rare Ezerjó grape.

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2 producers1 wine
Read more about Nagy-Somló

Nagy-Somló OEM

Nagy-Somló covers vineyards situated on the three volcanic hills of Ság, Kis-Somló, and of course Somló which frequently overshadows the appell...

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1 appellation11 producers5 wines
Read more about Pannonhalma

Pannonhalma OEM

Pannonhalma is one of the first protected regions in Hungary. Also referred to as the Sokoró hills, its nearly 600 hundred hectares of vineyards a...

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1 producer3 wines
Read more about Pécs

Pécs OEM

Pécs is home to a body of easy drinking and frequently good value wines. International varieties tend to dominate the roughly 700 hectares under v...

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Read more about Sopron

Sopron OEM

Located very close to the Austrian border in the West of Hungary, Sopron is home to light red wines from Kékfrankos.

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Read more about Szekszárd

Szekszárd OEM

Szekszárd in the south of Hungary is home to good quality wines from Kadarka. It also produces its own Bull’s Blood blend known as Szekszárdi B...

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2 producers2 wines
Read more about Tokaj

Tokaj OEM

Tokaj is world famous for its long history of producing exceptional sweet wines from the Furmint and the Hárslevelű. In more recent years there h...

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12 producers11 wines
Read more about Tolna

Tolna OEM

Tolna is a large and fragmented wine region influenced by both the Sio River and the Danube. It is home to good value red wines.

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Read more about Villány

Villány OEM

In a short space of time Villány has earned a reputation for producing some of the best red wines in Hungary. Having invested heavily in Cabernet ...

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1 wine
Read more about Zala

Zala OEM

Zala is a small protected appellation of around 650 hectares situated just to the west of Lake Balaton.

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