Wine Folly Launches Comprehensive Guide to Hungarian Wines

January 20th, 2025

SEATTLE, WA — Wine Folly, the leading source of wine education and resources, announces its comprehensive guide to Hungarian wines. Dating back to Roman times, Hungary's winemaking tradition spans over two millennia, offering wine enthusiasts an extraordinary range of styles from volcanic terroirs and ancient varieties found nowhere else in the world.

Lake Balaton Credit: Wines of Hungary

Key Features of the Hungary Wine Guide

Journey through Hungary's dynamic wine landscape, from imperial traditions to modern innovations.

• Detailed Wine Maps: Explore Hungary's 22 wine regions through precise, beautifully crafted maps. Follow the arc of the Carpathian Mountains from the volcanic soils of Tokaj to the Mediterranean-influenced slopes of Villány.
• Grape Varieties: Meet Hungary's distinctive grapes – from the noble Furmint that creates both bone-dry whites and legendary sweet wines to the spicy Kadarka that once graced royal tables. Discover how international varieties like Cabernet Franc have found a surprising new voice in Hungarian soil.
• Wine Profiles: Experience Hungary's wine spectrum, from the honeyed complexity of Tokaji Aszú – once known as "the wine of kings and king of wines" – to the bold reds of Szekszárd and the volcanic whites of Somló.

Where To Find the Guide?

The Hungary Wine Guide is now available on the Wine Folly website, opening doors to one of Europe's most distinctive wine cultures.

About Wine Folly

Wine Folly is a leading wine education company dedicated to making wine knowledge accessible and enjoyable. Known for its engaging content, visually appealing guides, and in-depth insights, Wine Folly helps wine enthusiasts everywhere learn more about wine in a fun and approachable way.

Since early 2021, Wine Folly has released a growing collection of region guides. Each guide combines the simplicity and excitement of Wine Folly with comprehensive data sourced from the Wine Folly Database (previously Global Wine Database). By partnering with esteemed wine regions globally, Wine Folly ensures that its guides are both informative and captivating.

Reach out to the Wine Folly team to explore opportunities for future region guides.

Links and assets

• Wine Folly+: winefolly.com/winefolly-plus/
• Hungary Wine Guide: hungary.guides.winefolly.com
• Wine Folly School: winefolly.com/courses/