Hungary is increasingly known for its dynamic and lovingly crafted wines. That being said, many Hungarian wineries are still family affairs and quite small, allowing for limited opportunities for export. This means Hungarian fine wine is one of our best-kept secrets.

But when Hungarian wines get noticed, they really get noticed. For example, at this year’s Golden Vine Awards, the Szepsy Winery won top prizes for Best Fine WIne Producer in Europe and its owner/winemaker István Szepsy Senior won a Golden Vines Hall of Fame Award.

The charity awards event was held in Florence, Italy, from 15 to 17 October 2022, having previously taken place in London. Billed as an ‘Oscars-style ceremony’ presided over by industry experts and Michelin star chefs, it’s an all-star affair designed to benefit diversity and education programs, and underwritten by the Gérard Basset Foundation.

Szepsy is not a new phenomenon in Hungary, however. His Mád (Tokaj) located winery has long been renowned for its traditional and daring takes on Tokaj Aszú and Furmint. Many consider Szepsy the gold standard for white wine from the region. If you want to know why, have a look at the English-language subtitled video below. It explains a lot about the vineyard’s long history in the region and the challenges they endured over centuries to achieve such distinction.

* based on reporting by Hungary Today

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