This autumn, Hungary will once again be in the spotlight of international wine experts and traders.
A rolling sea of vineyards in a stunning valley basin – an exceptional terroir with remarkable potential. This is the Ördögárok vineyard in the Villány wine district, reclaimed from nature through monumental effort by local winemakers in the early 2000s...
This summer, once again, the Codex Jury – composed of experts – gathered to conduct a blind tasting of the wines together with Csopak’s producers and representatives of the local municipality. In a calm and professional setting, they discussed their impressions and future plans. The following is a report of the session.
Just two days into the four-day showcase, it's clear that the debut of the Wines of Hungary community wine brand in Japan is a resounding success. Hosted in the Hungarian Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, the event has been met with enthusiastic feedback from professionals across the hospitality and wine trade sectors.
When discussing countries that are important targets for wine exports, Japan is increasingly mentioned — and for good reason. With a population of nearly 125 million and a world-famous cuisine, Japan places growing emphasis on the harmony between wine and food. This makes the “SAKURA” Japan Women's Wine Awards especially significant. It is an international competition organized in Japan, judged exclusively by women. The founder of the competition, Yumi Tanabe, answered our questions
In the summer of 2025, the Wines of Hungary community wine brand will make its debut in Japan as part of an exciting program series held at the Osaka World Expo. From June 4 to 7, professionals visiting the Hungarian Pavilion will gain in-depth insights into the traditions, modern developments, and diverse styles of Hungarian winemaking during a wine-themed series of events organized by the Hungarian Wine Marketing Agency.
Olaszrizling is one of Hungary’s most planted white varieties with just over 3,000 hectares planted, vying with aromatic Cserszegi Fűszeres for top spot in plantings of quality varieties. However, it has long been maligned, suffering under the image of a workhorse variety producing dilute, boring wines for everyday quaffing.
