The Hungarians are hospitable people, always ready to offer guests delicious food and excellent wines. Hungary's chefs are rigorously trained through an apprenticeship process dating back to the medieval guild system. Hungarian wines have earned a reputation for high quality, garnering first prizes in a number of international competitions.
The country's unique cuisine has influences from the Central Asian
Magyar founders of the nation, Turks, Germans, French, Austrians, Czechs, Slovaks, Serbians, and Croatians.
While many popular restaurants in Budapest have adapted their cooking
to today's lighter style of eating, traditional Hungarian cuisine is for those with hearty appetites.
Hungary boasts 20 wine-producing districts which make a wide range of wines, including Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Gris, Merlot, Riesling, Chardonnay, sparkling, rosé and other unique Hungarian varieties.
You can also visit the vineyards and wineries in almost all regions of the country. The most beautiful landscapes are to be found where the best wine is produced. Grapes and wine have always formed an integral part
of life in the Balaton Region, intertwined with a variety of activities, including work, celebration and mourning.
Lake Balaton, the largest shallow lake in Europe was born 10-12,000
years ago and the area surrounding the Lake is ideally suited for growing grapes. Seven famous wine regions have been formed around the Lake. |
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