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Sop-Vin is another leading Hungarian winery, famous for its high class red and white wines. It is mainly produced alongside the banks of lake Ferto, in the area of Sopron, next to the Austrian border. Apart from its flagship product, Kékfrankos,... more
Bon bon meggy or brandied cherries are a national Hungarian chocolate dessert, usually eaten at Christmas. This delicious speciality is traditionally hand-made to ensure a perfect balance between the alcohol and the bitter dark chocolate. The ripe... more
Törley
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Törley, by Gerrie Bezuijen
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Russian sparkling wine was replaced by its Hungarian equivalent, called pezsgő. The best-known national sparkling wine is Törley, created in the 19th century by Jozsef Törley who recognised that the... more
Kadarka
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Kadarka, by Evan Bescan
This internationally known wine derives its name from the most popular grape variety, originating from Albania and introduced to Hungary during the Turkish occupation. The most noble Kadarka comes from the regions of Szekszárd and Villány. This... more
The best-known Hungarian red wine coming from the cellars of Eger, is made from several grape varieties, ripening on the local sunny slopes. The wine owes its unique flavour and aroma to special regional climate conditions and volcanic soil. Its... more
This is one of the most prestigious wineries in the country. Coming from the town of Eger, it is the most important rival to the world famous Egri Bikavér. Mostly known for its well-respected red wines, it has also some noble white wines in its... more
This traditional bitter liqueur has been produced by the Zwach family for over 150 years. It is a blend of 40 different herbs, based on an old secret recipe, known only to the heirs of the Zwach family. Unicum is sold in characteristic bomb-shaped... more
Beer is a great accompaniment to many traditional Hungarian dishes and one of the most popular beverages served in Hungary, also for lunch. It usually comes in two types: typical lager, vilagos and brown barna similar to an English... more
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