Budapest International Wine Festival

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the festival which was founded by the Hungarian Viniculture Foundation in 1991.

The festival is traditionally held at the grounds of the Buda Castle district, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

There are 220 winemakers from 15 countries with a total of 5,000 wines on exhibit.

The festival's location provides a breathtaking view over the Danube.

Wine bottles of Disznóko, a well-established winery that produces some of the country's best sweet wines.

VinAgora Tent which allows visitors the opportunity to learn about the customary methods of wine evaluation.

A bottle of Szent István's Korona Szekszárdi Bikavér, a full-bodied red wine from the Szekszárd wine region.

Vendors pouring samples of wine at the Bock winery booth.

Attila Gere, owner and winemaker of Gere Attila Pincészete located in Villány.

Vendor preparing "tócsni", which is similar to a potato pancake.

Cherry strudel "meggyes rétes", one of the many favorite foods to enjoy at the festival.

Visitors enjoying a live performance on stage.

István Pál with the Szalonna band.

The festival continues to attract more visitors each year.

Visitors enjoying a glass of wine overlooking the Danube.

Evening at the festival with the Buda Castle in the background.