Hungary Wine Country Guide
Discover Hungary, home to the King of dessert wines, Tokaji, and many unique native grapes. Explore a winemaking legacy rooted in volcanic soils that pre-dates the Romans.
Explore Hungary
Embark on a journey through Hungary where history and innovation converge. From the volcanic vineyards of Tokaj to the sunny slopes of Villány, each region offers distinct wines and a taste of Hungary's rich cultural heritage.
While Tokaji Aszú is celebrated as the "Wine of Kings," Hungary's winemakers craft an array of styles. Explore elegant white wines like Furmint and Olaszrizling, aromatic delights such as Irsai Olivér, and robust reds like Kékfrankos and Egri Bikavér (Bull's Blood).
Hungary’s wine landscape is divided into six broad regions: Tokaj, Balaton, Danube, Pannon, Upper Hungary, and Upper Pannon. These regions and their wineries showcase the country's ability to produce everything from dry whites to luscious sweet wines.
While traveling through Hungary’s wine regions, take in the country's natural and cultural beauty. Visit Budapest for its historic charm, or relax by the serene shores of Lake Balaton. Hungary truly has something for every wine enthusiast.
Fun facts about Hungarian Wine
- Tokaj is one of the world's first classified wine regions, established in 1737.
- Hungary is home to 6 wine regions and 22 wine districts.
- The Tokaj Wine region is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Hungary’s vineyards cover about 144,000 acres (58,249 hectares).
- Kékfrankos (aka Blaufränkisch) is Hungary’s most planted grape variety.
- Hungary has over 675 wineries.