Düsseldorf, 16–18 March

The German expo has long been an important meeting point for Hungarian wine and spirit producers and their existing and would-be partners. The estates with their wide range of quality products have encountered many new partners, and they are excited to participate again, at the renewed, most dynamic and most up-to-date Prowein ever. Find us at HALL 9 / B90 community booth of Wines of Hungary.

Some important things to know

– Wines of Hungary booth is at HALL 9 / B90 with 22 exhibitors, see them here.
Note that some exhibitors represent several wineries, for example Fine Wine Association of Hungary represents four estates, see them here.
– Three wine exhibitors will be located in other booths: Disznókő (HALL 9 / A72), Grand Tokaj (HALL 9 / D90) and Cabolo (HALL 9 / D102). This latter, Cabolo (Heritage Wines) is a company representing wineries in export markets, see more here.
– You can also taste ‘Pálinka’, our origin protected, national, high quality fruit spirit by seven exhibitors, four of them will share a booth at HALL 5 / E35.
– Six masterclasses await guests, one of them is about the different styles of Tokaj, to be presented by Konstantin Baum MW on 16 March at Prowein Forum. Konstantin will conduct three more tutored tastings at the Hungarian community booth, while Yvonne Heistermann sommelier will do two more, also at the Hungarian stand. See all the masterclasses here.

5 iconic wineries not to miss

Hungary’s “wine renaissance” started after the change of the regime, when the Iron Curtain fell down and estates could restart quality winemaking. Some estates have been successful since this new beginning in the 90s, and what is remarkable is that they are constantly improving, finding their path to be outstanding at international level. Let us introduce 5 great wineries with more than three decades of fame.

Bock Winery, Villány

If you have visited Villány, you are quite likely to have met József Bock, the leader of the wine region, a pioneer of Hungarian winemaking, a great guy always on the move. His son, Valér will be present at the booth, and he has already proven several times that he is worthy of the famous surname.
A must-taste wine: Bock Villányi Franc Essencia 2020, one of the recent Top 12 Villányi Cabernet Franc wines. Harvested from the three best Cabernet Franc vineyards of Bock, Fekete-hegy, Ördögárok and Makár. Aged in barrique barrels for 24 months.
More about Bock and the wines to be presented at Prowein

Pannonhalma Archabbey Winery, Pannonhalma

You can be sure that the monks know how to make good wines! Plus, they have someone above to help, a unique advantage… However, this winery does not rely only on divine support, their expertise and the terroir of this cool(er) climate wine region result impeccable wines. What is more, Zsolt Liptai chief winemaker has recently been selected Winemaker of the Year!
A must-taste wine: Pannonhalmi Tricollis White 2024. There is a temptation to taste the flagship wines of the estate or jump right to one of the most elegant red wines of Hungary called Infusio, but please, do not rush, taste the entry level Tricollis wines as well, especially the white made of Olaszrizling, Rhine Riesling, Pinot Blanc and Gewürztraminer.
More about Archabbey Winery and the wines to be presented at Prowein

Patricius Winery, Tokaj

Péter Molnár is not only the estate manager, but the chief winemaker as well, with not less than a PhD degree of oenology. His deep knowledge is inevitably key to the success of the estate with legendary vineyards like Szárhegy and Lapis. They have a whole range of Furmint wines including a single vineyard one from Sajgó.
A must-taste wine: Patricius Sárgamuskotály 2023. You will surely taste the exciting Furmint wines and hardly anyone can resist the temptation of the luscious and majestic 6 puttonyos Tokaji Aszú, but believe us and taste the Muscat as well. Patricius can make a gracious, elegant wine of the aromatic grape, it is simply unparallel!
More about Patricius and the wines to be presented at Prowein

Tűzkő Estate, Tolna

The winery is owned by two Italian noble families, the Antinori and the Mazzei families, no wonder their main export market is Italy. If the country with the largest wine production of the world is interested in Tűzkő wines, why wouldn’t you be? Tolna is a wine region to watch with mainly white wines, but also exciting reds and lovely rosé wines.
A must-taste wine: Tűzkő Kékfrankos 2021. Kékfrankos is the most important indigenous black grape of Hungary, therefore a tutored tasting is dedicated to the variety as well by Yvonne Heistermann on 16 March. The flight includes this wine.
More about Tűzkő and the wines to be presented at Prowein

Vesztergombi Cellar, Szekszárd

This winery was already outstanding in the 90’s, Ferenc Vesztergombi was the Winemaker of the Year in 1993, and they have gotten higher and higher ever since! If they nominate 5 wines to an international wine contest, usually they collect five gold medals. And not only judges at large wine contest, but rigorous wine critics with subtle palate love their wines as well. Csaba Vesztergombi, son of Ferenc works tirelessly to make unforgettable wines, and he does a really good job.
A must-taste wine: Vesztergombi St László Bikavér 2021. Bikavér (aka Bull’s Blood) is the renowned red blend of two wine regions, Eger and Szekszárd. The blend has to contain Kékfrankos and Kadarka in Szekszárd, hence this structured, layered Bikavér is made of 45% Kékfrankos and 5% of Kadarka along the French varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Shiraz). (The photo features the latest accolade of the wine.)
Vesztergombi wines will be presented at Cabolo booth at HALL 9 / D102.