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Twenty years and still going strong
Visitors arriving at the entrance of the Budapest International Wine Festival. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the festival which was founded by the Hungarian Viniculture Foundation in 1991....
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What to drink in Hungary
Bottles of palinka for sale at a wine shop in Budapest. Palinka is one of Hungary's most prized drinks. Hungary has a vast array of alcoholic beverages including quality wines and beers, as well as...
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Interview with Gergely Somogyi from The Tokaji Journal
The Tokaji Journal, is the first digital magazine of its kind that focuses exclusively on Tokaji wines. Launched in September, “The Tokaji Journal“, is a new digital wine magazine that focuses...
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The legend of Bull’s Blood
Women of Eger by Bertalan Székely. The painting depicts the defence of the fortress, especially by the womenfolk. There are a lot of legends about wine. Of the more strange and unusual is the parallel...
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Czech beer facts
Founded in 1869, Staropramen is one of the most famous brands of beers in the Czech Republic. There is no doubt about it: Czechs love beer. Whether it’s the mineral-rich local springs, Bohemian hops,...
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Pálinka: Hungary’s fruit brandy
Pálinka for sale at the Mangalica Festival in Budapest. In recent years, pálinka has become the focus of a refined drinking culture in Hungary. Mexico has tequila, Italy has grappa, Russia has vodka,...
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Hungarian wine terms
Learning about Hungarian wine can be daunting and the language just adds to the confusion. However, knowing some of the basic terms can effectively help you understand things a bit further. Here’s a...
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New Hungarian wine web portal launched
Screenshot of the website “Bor.hu”, launched in June 2012. Hungary’s Agricultural Marketing Center recently launched a new online portal aimed at promoting the country’s wine industry both domestically...
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Tokaji: how sweet is it?
The number of puttonyos indicates the level of sweetness. For Tokaj Aszú, the measurement is generally between three to six puttonyos. Tokaji wine is made in several styles, ranging from dry to sweet....
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Grape harvesting at the Szent Donát winery
September marks the beginning of the grape harvest season for most wineries in Hungary. This is an exciting time of hard work, joy and tradition. It’s also one of the most important elements in the...
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Croatian wines: varietals to know
Vineyards, southern coast of Hvar island. Croatia’s history of winemaking stretches back to the fifth century B.C. Croatia is known for its lush islands, historical seaports, and unspoiled beaches....
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Interview with Dusan Jelic from Wines of Balkans
As part of our ongoing mission to offer interesting facts, knowledge and people from the world of food and wine, we’re featuring this interview with Dusan Jelic. He shares his insight about the...
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Let the grape harvest begin!
The grape harvest season has officially begun in Hungary. This is a very busy time of the year for the growers, pickers, winemakers, and everyone else involved in the process of turning grapes into...
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Hungarian grape varieties
There are 22 distinct wine regions across the country which produce the full spectrum of wine styles including reds, whites, roses, and sparkling wines. Hungary has a broad range of both indigenous and...
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