Croatia is known for its lush islands, historical seaports, and unspoiled beaches. Beyond the sea and sun, however, this picturesque Mediterranean country is also home to many notable wines, which are the result of long held winery traditions in the region. The Croatian Institute of Viticulture and Enology introduced the Protected Geographical Origin status for [...]
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 process of winemaking and winemakers must do everything they can to ensure the very best results for their wines. Here’s an insider’s look [...]
Tokaji wine is made in several styles, ranging from dry to sweet. The sweeter variety like Aszú is made from late-ripened grapes that are affected by noble rot. These grapes lose their hydration and become shriveled and raisin-like which concentrates the sugar. In this case, the sweetness in Tokaj Aszú wines is based on the [...]
Hungary’s Agricultural Marketing Center recently launched a new online portal aimed at promoting the country’s wine industry both domestically and internationally. The website “Bor.hu” features a comprehensive listing of Hungarian wines, wine regions, festivals and events, as well as news and information related to wine tourism. Visitors can use the database to search for wine estates [...]
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 glossary of the most commonly used Hungarian wine terms. Aszú: Botrytis-shriveled grapes and the sweet wine made from them in Tokaj. Badacsony: Wine district on [...]
There are a lot of legends about wine. Of the more strange and unusual is the parallel with bull’s blood. Bull’s blood also known locally as “Egri Bikavér” is a potent, dry red wine that is from the Eger wine region in northern Hungary. It is reputed to have earned its name from the 16th-century invasion by [...]
Launched in September, “The Tokaji Journal“, is a new digital wine magazine that focuses exclusively on the wines of Tokaj, both dry and sweet. The magazine’s aim is to provide the latest news, trends, and information about these unique wines to an English-speaking audience worldwide. Editor Gergely Somogyi shares with us his inspiration for launching the magazine. [...]
Hungary has a vast array of alcoholic beverages including quality wines and beers, as well as liqueurs and brandies that are made exclusively in the country. Here are a few suggestions of various drinks to try. Egészségedre! (Cheers!) Pálinka Produced in both Hungary and Transylvania, this traditional brandy is made from various kinds of fruit such [...]
After spending an enjoyable day at the Budapest International Wine Festival last week, I thought I would share some of my favorite moments. Arriving in style If you know Budapest, you know how painfully slow your journey can be through the city. I tend to walk, sometimes it’s the quickest way, but this time I [...]
The Budapest International Wine Festival is the largest and most prestigious wine festival in Hungary. Featuring wines from across the country and the world, the festival is a great opportunity for visitors to learn about the history of Hungarian wine making and meet renowned wine makers, while enjoying traditional Hungarian music and gastronomic delights. Several [...]
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