WINES OF HUNGARYPERSONALLY
THE CREATOR: THE HUNGARIAN WINEMAKER
Our greatest value is the person who decides, year afteryear, when and how much to prune, what to blend, whereand what to plant. This work cannot be done by the vine,
nor the sun, nor the earth, even they are not capable offiguring it out. Thus, the greatest value for Hungarianwine, someone who knows all this, is the Hungarian
winemaker. He plays in the company of the earth, the sun
and the vine, but he’s the director, who, over the ages, hasbeen transforming nature’s gift into a new experience. Ourwines are unique, just like our winemakers, each has itsown character. The inexhaustible wealth lies precisely inthis diversity, without whose numerous individual flavours
the world would be poorer.

Our wines are unique,just like our winemakers,
each has its own character.

PERSONAL
CHOICEPERSONAL
EXPERIENCE

MORE THAN A HUNDRED GRAPE VARIETIESAND JUST AS MANY TYPES OF SOILSTASTING WINE WHERE IT’S CREATEDIS THE MOST EXCITING

The extraordinary value of Hungarian wine lies in its di-Hungarian wine’s varied terroirs each have their own in-versity. Hungary’s winemaking is extremely rich in grape

dividual message to relay, and their true depth can only

varieties, terroirs and winemaking practices, even in

be experienced during a visit to the wine region.

global terms. This wealth is complemented by the wine­

In Hungary, you can find intimate family cellars, impres-maker’s vision of his grapes and wines, which enables him

sive wineries, breath-taking wine terraces in the middle

to create wines with the most varied of taste experiences.

of the vineyards and cosy estates built of natural stone.

Discover your favourite wine region, producer and wine

Wherever you are, wine-tasting will be accompaniedstyle! Your personal choice is based on a palette which isby anecdotes and conversation. Get to know the wine

constantly renewing itself, where you will find every style

people in person, experience the tranquillity of thefrom sparkling wine to naturally sweet wine and volcanic

vineyards and enjoy thematic tastings, vineyard tours or

white wines to full-bodied reds.

effervescent wine festivals.

Discover your favourite
wine region, producer
and wine style!

Our terroirs each havetheir own individual
message to relay.

6+1 REASONS TO DISCOVER
HUNGARIAN WINE

CARPATHIAN BASIN,HUNGARY
Northern latitude 45° to 49°
6 wine regions – 22 wine districts
65,000 hectares of wine grapes
2.9 million hectolitres of wine produced

I. DIVERSE LANDSCAPES WAITING
TO BE DISCOVEREDThe Upper Pannon wine region, comprising five small
wine districts, is located in extremely diverse landscapes,
where the mountain ranges and hills embodying thediverse terroirs are home to different styles and varieties
just waiting to be discovered, like Ezerjó from Mór andKékfrankos from Sopron.

Most important white grape varieties:

II. LEGENDS PAST AND PRESENT

Cserszegi Fűszeres, Olaszrizling, Furmint, Chardonnay,
Irsai Olivér, Szürkebarát, Hárslevelű, Zöldveltelini,

The Upper Hungary wine region is not only home toOttonel Muskotály, Rajnai Rizling, Sauvignon Blanc,

ancient legends, such as that of Egri Bikavér, but also toKirályleányka, Sárgamuskotály, Tramini, Leánykamany gripping modern tales. The region also boasts theI. UPPER PANNON

II. UPPER HUNGARY

III. TOKAJ

1 Etyek-Buda
2 Mór
3 Neszmély
4 Pannonhalma
5 Sopron

6 Bükk7 Eger
8 Mátra9 TokajIII. VOLCANIC WINES
source of volcanic wines representing a distinct style. Tokajgro

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osand variety in terms of both grape varieties and winestyles. The Great Plain is an excellent production area

8for numerous characteristic varieties, such as Irsai Olivér,

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Kékfrankos and Kadarka from Szekszárd.

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dKékfrankos, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zweigelt,

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There are numerous indigenous varieties, both well-known18
Ti sand waiting to be discovered, in the six wine districts
surrounding Lake Balaton. These include Furmint, Kéknyelűza

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M a ros+ THE TOKAJI ASZÚOne of Hungary’s most special wines, Tokaji Aszú, ranks

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among the world’s most renowned naturally sweet wines.
Tokaji Aszú offers the perfect balance between sugar,

a21 Nagy-Somló
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and Juhfark, which offer enticing diversity along withHAJÓSSZEKSZÁRD

NV. PANNONIV. DANUBE

13 Pécs
14 Szekszárd
15 Tolna
16 Villány

10 Csongrád
11 Hajós-Baja
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Wacidity and minerality, while its complexity of flavour alwaysES001020ensures there is something to discover.

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