New rural development investment helps the development of Hungarian winemaking

By: STA Date: 2026. 03. 27. 09:00

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The development of the winemaking sector is a priority area, therefore the government will continue to support wineries’ investments, innovation and market access programs in the future – stated Tamás Tarpataki, Deputy State Secretary responsible for the Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture at the project handover of the Kreinbacher Birtok Champagne Winery in Somlóvásárhely.

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The Deputy State Secretary explained that with the government’s support of 3.4 billion forints, the Kreinbacher Birtok was expanded from a total investment of 6.8 billion forints. New, multi-level champagne maturation spaces and storage capacities were created, which serve the production of quality champagne with the most modern technology and energy-saving solutions. Tamás Tarpataki drew attention to the fact that the development fits into the government’s rural development and food industry support policy. In recent years, the Rural Development Program has supported farmers, processing plants and rural communities with nearly 3,000 billion forints, thanks to which more than 1,300 food industry investments have been implemented across the country. The goal is for the Hungarian agriculture and food industry to be competitive with modern technology and high-value-added products both at home and on international markets. The Deputy Secretary of State said that domestic wineries can only operate competitively if they stand on several legs and present high-quality products on the market, which is why the government remains a partner in developments. He emphasized that investment and innovation subsidies are being expanded, foreign and domestic market promotion applications are being reopened, and cooperation with producers is also ongoing in addressing challenges affecting the sector, such as the protection against grape diseases.

Tamás Tarpataki reminded that Kreinbacher Birtok was founded in the early 2000s

The estate center, winery and sparkling wine cellar were built in the 2010s, and the first home-made sparkling wines appeared in 2014, bringing the winery international recognition in a short time. The current development serves sustainable and efficient operation. The expansion strengthens the regional economy, creates jobs and stimulates wine tourism. The development of Kreinbacher Birtok clearly shows that tradition, professional knowledge and modern technology can strengthen the reputation of Hungarian winemaking together.