Hungarian is one of only two European languages, which has its own word for ‘wine’ (bor) that is not derived from Latin. This means that the ancient Magyars already had contact with grapes and wine over a thousand years ago. The climate and the soil are perfect for wine making in Hungary and this small country embraces 22 wine regions, each with a different microclimate producing different tastes and styles.
Hover over the regions to see them on the map or click on a title for details
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Etyek-Buda
Known for making sparkling wines
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Tokaj
Famous for its white dessert wines
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Eger
Home to the legendary 'Bull's Blood'
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Villány
Hungary’s most southern wine region
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Szekszárd
Famous for its full-bodied and spicy reds
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Badacsony
Quality wines accompanied by the beautiful scenery
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Balatonfüred-Csopak
White grapes dominate by Lake Balaton
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Balatonboglár
Balatonboglár is known for its champagne production
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Balaton-felvidék
Rich history, volcanic soil & full-bodied whites
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Ászár-Neszmély
This region produces excellent white wines
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Mór
Mór is known for an indigenous variety called...
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Pannonhalma
The smallest wine region in Hungary
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Somló
Full-bodied whites are produced on the volcanic soil
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Sopron
The capital of Kékfrankos (Blue Frankish)
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Zala
Italian Riesling dominates in the Zala region
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Mátra
Vineyards in the foothills of Hungary's highest...
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Bükkalja
Bükkalja is predominantly known for its whites
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Pécs
Known for its fragrant & spicy whites and champagnes
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Tolna
Known for Györköny with its traditional cellars
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Hajós-Baja
Located in the southwestern part of the Great Plains
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Csongrád
The sunniest wine region in Hungary
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Kunság
Hungary's largest wine region is located in the...
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Wine Tours in Hungary
Tokaj, Villány & Szekszárd, Eger and the wine regions around Lake Balaton (Badacsony, Balatonfüred-Csopak) are the most suitable for wine tourism in Hungary. These regions are within easy reach of Budapest, offer excellent quality wine and have a well-developed tourism infrastructure. In addition the wineries and cellar doors in several towns and villages are conveniently clustered together for easy access. If you are touring the Hungarian countryside, other wine regions such as Pannonhalma, Somló, Sopron and Neszmély are definitely worth a detour. Altogether, visiting a wine region in Hungary can be quite a treat and wine tours are sure to grow in popularity as the word gets out. Stay at one of the local pensions or vineyard lodgings, soothe your soul with vino-therapeutic spa treatments, wine taste all afternoon and discover the up-and-coming restaurant scene in the evening.
Cellars at Villánykövesd
There are several ways to tour Hungary’s wine regions. You can plan your own trip or join a wine tour. Taste Hungary offers scheduled day trips or personalized wine tours lasting from one-day to week-long trips, exploring Hungary’s top wine regions. For a truly unique experience we can highly recommend Taste Hungary’s expertly designed tours.
For more tips on wine tours see our post on wine tourism in Hungary.
Wine Regions for a Day Trip
To get away from the hustle and bustle of Budapest consider a day trip to the Etyek-Buda wine region for a change of pace. Although many of Hungary’s wine regions are within a few hours’ drive from Budapest, Etyek-Buda is the closest and most suitable for a day trip. Mix it up a little by taking a Trabant tour that includes dinner and wine tasting in Etyek. After learning how to drive a Trabant, adventurous types can drive themselves to the Rókusfalvy Winery for wine tasting, a winery and cellar visit and dinner. Not only do you get to drive this two-stroke marvel of socialism, you don’t have to worry about a designated driver on the way back either.
To learn more about Hungarian wine, including Hungary's lengthy wine history, check out Hungarian Wine - Quality Rediscovered.