Local heroes – autochthon grape varieties of Hungary

Caroline Gilby MW (Monday, 16th May)

11:00 – 11:45 | Wines of Hungary stand @Hall 11, D20 | language: English

Do you want to spice up your wine list with something new and original? Hungary offers a wide range of unique varieties, exciting wine styles and stories waiting to be explored. Starting with lithe, fragrant whites, this journey will take you to the two most important Hungarian white varieties, Olaszrizling and Furmint and conclude with a truly individual red, Kadarka that was only recently brought back from the brink of extinction, and Kékfrankos. Caroline Gilby MW, an acclaimed specialist of Central and Eastern European wines will present a line-up from local grape varieties, all of them ticking the right boxes.

Dr Caroline Gilby MW is a widely published wine writer, award-winning author and consultant specialising in the wines of Central and Eastern Europe. She is regional chair covering Hungary at Decanter World Wine Awards and in 2018 she became the first foreigner to be awarded the title of „Friend of Hungarian Winemakers”. She is also a member of the Confrérie de Tokaj.

We kindly ask all registered attendees for the masterclasses to arrive at the scene of the event at least five minutes prior the start time. After the start time the organizers maintain the right to assign vacant seats to walk-ins. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis at the counter and the tables around it. Thanks for your understanding.

The organizers reserve the right to make changes in the line-up of wines presented at the masterclasses if necessary.

Hilltop Neszmélyi Zrt. – Irsai Olivér 2021
Zelna Winery – Balaton Olaszrizling 2021
Bodrog Borműhely – Lapis Furmint 2019
Harsányi Winery – Kútpatka Furmint 2017
Vida Péter – Bonsai Öregtőkés Kadarka 2020
Etyeki Kúria Winery – Kékfrankos 2017