ADVERTISING: Advertorial — From fiery reds to sweet whites, an introduction to Hungarian wine
Laura Olson
When you think of the wines of Europe, chances are you think of the big names like France, Italy, and Spain. Lesser known, however, are the fantastic wines of Hungary. Boasting a winemaking history dating back to at least Roman times, Hungary has developed a robust wine culture and a wide range of unique wines worth discovering.
One cannot discuss Hungarian wine without mentioning the jewel in its crown — Tokaji. These sweet wines from the Tokaj region are made from grapes affected by botrytis cinerea, sometimes called "noble rot". This fungus causes the grapes to shrivel up, concentrating their sugars and flavors and imparting an unmistakable honeyed character. The results are wonderfully complex dessert wines ranging from vibrant and fruity to rich and intense. They inspired many winemakers across Europe, with Louis XIV of France dubbing Tokaji the "Wine of Kings, King of Wines".
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