The regions of Hungary
Choose a region to read about its wines and explore the smaller growing areas within it.
- 01Duna1 producerDuna is a Hungarian wine region formed in 2006 from Csongrád, Hajós-Baja and Kunság. It covers sandy plains and loess soils, with dry inland conditions. Grapes include the white Ezerjó and the reds Kadarka and Kékfrankos.
- 02Eger1 producerEger is a wine region in northeastern Hungary, between the Mátra and Bükk Mountains. Its cool conditions suit wines with pronounced acidity. Egri Bikavér is a dry red blend led by the Kékfrankos grape, while Egri Csillag is a white blend made in styles from fresh and fruity to fuller-bodied.
- 03Lake Balaton3 producersSix wine districts surround Lake Balaton in Hungary, many growing the white grape Olaszrizling. Northern vineyards have marl, red sandstone or volcanic soils, while warm loess soils dominate the south. Balatonfüred-Csopak makes Olaszrizling whites and Kékfrankos reds; Balatonboglár also produces reds that can age.
- 04Other producers3 producersThese producers are based in Hungary, with no more specific region listed.
- 05Pannon1 producerPannon is a wine region in Hungary that brings together Pécs, Villány, Szekszárd and Tolna. Red wine predominates in its sunny, hilly vineyards. Villány and Szekszárd are known for full-bodied reds, while Pécs also makes whites from Chardonnay and Irsai Olivér.
- 06Tokaj7 producersThe Tokaj wine region occupies volcanic slopes where the Bodrog meets the Tisza in Hungary. Humid conditions can encourage noble rot, a fungus that concentrates grapes used for sweet wines such as Tokaji Aszú. The white grapes Furmint, Hárslevelű and Sárgamuskotály also make dry and slightly sweet wines.
- 07Upper Pannon1 producerUpper Pannon is a northern Hungarian wine region comprising Etyek-Buda, Mór, Neszmély, Pannonhalma and Sopron. Whites with pronounced acidity are common, including Chardonnay and wines made from the Ezerjó grape. Sopron, near Lake Fertő, also produces fuller reds from grapes such as Kékfrankos.