7 Hungarian highlights

1054 wines from 17 countries were entered into the 27th edition of VinAgora international wine competition, held in Budapest, Hungary. Champion winners were announced in 8 categories this year, while 17 Grand Gold medals were awarded. A total of 220 wines received Gold medals, representing more than one-fifth of all entries, while 100 wines were awarded Silver medals. In addition, 315 wines received the Commended distinction.

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– Vesztergombi Vintage 2021, Szekszárd – Grand Gold winner

This vintage has several vintages–since here Vintage is the name of the wine. It is a blend of five grapes: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz and Kékfrankos. The wine named Csaba also received gold medal.
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– Vylyan Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Villány – The Best Hungarian Sauvignon Blanc

It is the VERY FIRST Sauvignon Blanc of Vylyan, it has just debuted, and it costs only 2790 HUF / around 7.8 EUR on the webshop of the winery! Vylyan won 3 gold medals alogether at VinAgora.
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– Frittmann Hajnal 2025, Kunság – gold medal

When an easy-going, affordable wine gets gold medal, there is hope for humanity. Yes, every-day, thirst quenching, charming wines can also be appreciated. This white blend costs only 1700 HUF / less than 5 EUR on the webshop of the winery!
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– Garamvári Mimi Blanc de Blancs brut NV, Balatonboglár – gold medal

Garamvári Vineyards is one of the most successful wineries of VinAgora–this year with 5 gold medals! Mimi is a special traditional method sparkling wine, actually, it is a love message made of Pinot Blanc…
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– Gere Tamás & Zsolt Páratlan 2024, Villány – gold medal

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Kékfrankos, Merlot and Portugieser for only 2990 HUF / around 8.3 EUR! ‘Páratlan’ means ‘Unparallel’, and it is, indeed with notes of rose hip, sweet spices and much more.
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– Jackfall Grand 2018, Villány – gold medal

The flagship wine of this artisan winery made of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Decanting is advised! Jackfall won 3 gold medals altogether at VinAgora.
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– Pannonhalma Archabbey Winery Rajnai Rizling 2024, Pannonhalma

The title of the Best Rhine Riesling in Hungary (Vince wine magazine panel tasting 2026 March) went to this estate, to a wine called Prior.  Well, it seems that the entry level Rhine Riesling of the winery is stunning as well–at a more approachable price! Pannonhalma Archabbey Winery has won 3 gold medals altogether at VinAgora.
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