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In European wineyards and throughout the world the trend to growing more red grapes has been rising to meet the demand for affordable quality wines. In Hungary the indigenous Kadarka and other common Central European varieties like Kékfrankos (Blaufränkisch) and Zweigelt are sharing their terroir with Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and other international varieties.

This experimentation with new varieties, modern viticulture and updated production methods combined with the centuries old Hungarian wine traditions is bringing some excellent single and blended wines to the world table. Names like Egri Bikaver will soon be a familiar sound in wine circles.

But Hungary has not abandoned the whites... Tokaj's Furmint and Hárslevelü, Zöld Veltlini (Grüner Veltliner), Riesling and Olaszrizling (Welschriesling) are still getting plenty of attention and Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris are becoming more popular throughout the white wine regions...

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Wines of Hungary - This site is a labor of love and it shows in the information and design. Profiles of the winemakers and the wines of Hungary will help you to discover that there is "more to Hungarian wines than just Bulls Blood and Tokaj."

The Hungarian Wine Society - Tokaj - All you ever need to know about the wine that Louis XIV gave the title of "Wine of Kings, and King of Wines". The Tokaj wine region, winemaking in Tokaj, the wines and order information complete with great photos...

Wine and Health Hungary - A very nice overview of the rich history of wine production in Hungary and an easy to use map that leads to a quick description of every wine growing region in the country. They also sell the wines of Hungary.

BKWine and Britt Karlsson WineTours Hungary - A collection of pictures focused on Hungarian wine includes Andras Egyedi, director of the Tokaj Renaissance organization - the "Union des Grand Crus" of Tokaj; "Vörös és Fehér" (Red and White), one of Budapest's most interesting wine bars and restaurants; Cafe Gerbeaud, one of the famous old cafes of Budapest, founded in 1858 and many photos from wine making operations. Photos of other areas are also posted.

Hungarian Wine Regions - The regions where wine grows in Hungary, a simple map and a very good introduction to wine and it's history in Hungary are supplemented by a sidebar on the current trends in white, red and blended wines...they have a good selection in the shopping section.