What makes Hungary’s wine culture so distinctive? From centuries-old traditions and historic wine regions to world-famous Tokaji Aszú, wine is an important part of Hungary’s culture, landscape and agricultural heritage.
Join us on 7 October 2026 for the next session of ANH Webinars, featuring Dr. Zsuzsanna Varga, Scientific Director of the Museum of Hungarian Agriculture, who will take us on a journey through Hungary’s grape and wine culture, its traditions and distinctive wine regions – and the challenges shaping its future.
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Explore Hungary through its grape and wine culture
Hungary has a rich winemaking tradition stretching back centuries, with roots reaching as far back as Roman times. Today, around 60,000 hectares of vineyards – an area roughly the size of Lake Balaton – are spread across 22 wine regions, each with its own distinctive characteristics and terroir.
Hungary is perhaps best known internationally for Tokaji Aszú, its historic sweet wine, but the country’s wine culture goes far beyond Tokaj. From the full-bodied Egri Bikavér (Bull’s Blood) to crisp white wines made from traditional grape varieties, Hungarian wine reflects the diversity of the country’s landscapes, history and traditions. During the webinar, we’ll explore this unique heritage and look at how tradition and innovation come together in Hungarian winemaking today. We’ll also consider the future of the sector and the new challenges posed by climate change.
Meet the presenter
Dr. Zsuzsanna Varga is the Scientific Director of the Museum of Hungarian Agriculture, a horticultural engineer and a viticulture expert with more than 25 years of experience in agriculture and plant sciences.
Before joining the museum, she spent twenty years as a university lecturer and several years as a deputy dean at MATE- Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, where she worked closely with international students. Today, her work combines her long-standing passion for viticulture with another major field of interest: agricultural history. She is also passionate about sharing scientific knowledge and bringing the fascinating world of agriculture closer to wider audiences.
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Join us and don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about one of Hungary’s most fascinating traditions, ask your questions, and explore the history and diversity of Hungarian wine culture!