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Why is Tokaj aszú cheaper in Switzerland than in Hungary?
Although it may be surprising, in some cases a quality Tokaji aszu is cheaper in Switzerland than in Hungary. This contradiction highlights the challenges of the Hungarian wine market and...
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Another boost in the Hungarian wine industry
In order for the Hungarian wine industry to strengthen its competitiveness and the recognition of Hungarian wine, new developments and innovations are always needed, said Minister of Agriculture István Nagy...
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The 33rd Budapest Wine Festival has opened
The 33rd Budapest Wine Festival opened on Thursday with the guest of honor Georgia, which awaits the interested parties with wines from numerous Hungarian and international producers, gastronomic specialties, podium...
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Drought-stricken vintage: smaller quantity, but outstanding quality in winemaking
The 2023 wine season was extremely special in Hungary, defined by drought and hot, sunny summer months. According to winemakers, this year’s harvest yielded a smaller quantity, but it can...
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The 34th Budafoki Champagne and Wine Festival begins
The events of Budapest’s oldest wine festival will start at 18:00 on the Market with the performance of the band Jammal and the GrooveTroop. This is followed by Juliverz Feat...
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Miklós Panyi: the Hungarian wine industry can make Hungarian champagne a success
The Hungarian wine industry is capable of making Hungarian sparkling wine a success – emphasized the Parliamentary and Strategic State Secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office on Friday at the...
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József Bock: A life in the service of Villány wines
József Bock, the legendary winemaker of the Villány wine region, recently received a lifetime achievement award from the Hungarian Wine Academy in recognition of his decades of dedicated work. His...
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We have the winery of the year in 2024
The Gere Attila Family Winery won the Winery of the Year award from the Hungarian Wine Academy, the National Council of Mountain Communities, and the Association of Hungarian Vine and...
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Nébih asks winemakers to be careful about must gas
The harvest season has begun, winemakers must pay attention to the dangers of must gas formation in their cellars, the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) told MTI on Wednesday....
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Tokaj wineries: a wide spectrum in financial performance
The wines of the Tokaj wine region are famous worldwide, but the financial performance of the region’s wineries shows a very mixed picture. While some wineries achieved good results even...
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The Hungarian wine industry is facing a decisive period
This year’s extreme weather presented Hungarian wineries with serious challenges, having different effects on individual wine regions. While in Szekszárd they are hoping for rain at the end of August...
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Hungarian winemakers are worried
The extreme heat wave of 2023 posed serious challenges to Hungarian winemakers, which meant that in certain areas of the country, the harvest had to start already at the beginning...
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Great news has arrived from the Eger wine region
The Egri Borvidék – Egri Bikavér master course was announced as an accompanying program of the Berliner Wine Trophy 2024 wine competition to the international judges participating in the wine...
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Wine tourism in Hungary: From tastings to complex experience packages
Hungarian wine tourism, which only offered tastings and local sales in the nineties, has now developed into a complex and unique hospitality industry. Thanks to the resources and catering tenders...
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An extremely early grape harvest is expected this year
According to Máté Varga, the vice-chairman responsible for interprofessional affairs of the National Council of Mountain Villages (HNT), the grape harvest in Hungary can begin at the end of July...
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Debrecen Wine and Jazz days are coming
The Debrecen Wine and Jazz Days are the most atmospheric festival of the summer, where you can taste the finest domestic wines to soft jazz tunes under the huge trees...
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EPR and DRS pose challenges for the Hungarian wine industry
The newly introduced Extended Producer Responsibility System (EPR) and the Mandatory Redemption System (DRS) represent a significant challenge for Hungarian winemakers, which impose both administrative and budgetary burdens on the...
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Csányi Winery enters a new era
Csányi Pincészet, the largest winery in the Villány wine region with traditions dating back centuries, is opening an exciting new chapter in the domestic wine industry. In July, they will...
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István Nagy: Hungarian winemakers are at the international professional forefront
Hungarian winemakers are at the international professional forefront, they are known and recognized in Europe and around the world – emphasized the minister of agriculture at the 43rd National Wine...
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Italy will be the guest of honor at the Balaton Wine & Gourmet festival this year
In addition to more than 50 restaurants and wineries of the Balaton region, this year Balaton Wine & Gourmet presents the culinary specialties of Italy on September 6-8. between in...
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József Bock received the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Hungarian Wine Academy
The signal of the Hungarian Wine Academy, in honor of winemaker József Bock, rang out in the Hunting Hall of the Parliament. The Villány specialist was greeted by his family...
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József Bock received the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Hungarian Wine Academy
Villány winemaker József Bock received the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Hungarian Wine Academy (MBA) on Tuesday in the Parliament. At the award ceremony, Minister of Agriculture István Nagy thanked...
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SPAR is launching a national wine test, your opinion matters too!
SPAR is always committed to quality when developing its product range, and this is also the case in the area of wines. The company has been helping the development of...
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Challenges in the Hungarian Wine Industry: An In-Depth Analysis of the 2023 Fiscal Year
The Hungarian wine industry, facing years of declining sales, increased administrative burdens, and rising costs, has been unable to implement price increases effectively. As of the May 31 deadline for...
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Hungary was the most successful in the World Championship of Italian Rieslings
Hungary was the most successful in the World Championship of Italian Rieslings; Hungarian wines won 8 platinum, 48 gold, 54 silver and 47 bronze medals at the Grow du Monde...
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The 4th Villányi Gold Tasting is coming
“Good wine doesn’t need a company,” goes the saying. Still, we prefer to take the bottle in hand, which is decorated with the proud awards of recognized wine competitions. And...
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Over 200 million bottles of Hungarian wine in Lidl’s domestic and international stores in 10 years
Ten years ago, Lidl Hungary committed itself to the promotion of Hungarian wines in the domestic and foreign markets and to increasing the sales volume. The outstanding success of the...
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Wines from Badacsony
In March the Badacsony wine region moved to the New York Palace in Budapest for the thirteenth time: at the “Badacsony in New York” event, 38 wineries showcased more than...
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István Nagy: common interest is the success of Hungarian wine
The success of Hungarian wine is a common interest, and at the same time a nation-building force. In addition to the government’s support, its reputation can be most effectively increased...
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Budapest Airport Hosts Its Second Wine Competition Showcasing Nearly 300 Hungarian Wines
On May 9th, Budapest Airport held its second annual wine competition, an event aimed at promoting Hungarian viticulture and selecting wines that will represent the airport for the next year....
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