Etyeki Kúria, Homola, Hétszőlő, Tóth Ferenc Winery, Vida

“Heroes of Local Wine”, the five members of Fine Wines Association of Hungary will present their wines in Berlin next Tuesday at a tasting event organised by BorStore.de, a wine shop specialised in Hungarian wines. A few tickets are still available, if you happen to be in Berlin, don’t miss the opportunity!

The organizer’s message

“This November, we’re bringing the best of Hungarian winemaking to Berlin! Five wineries from five regions, all members of the Fine Wines Association of Hungary, will be joining us for an afternoon and evening of tasting, stories, and good company at bock, a colourful atelier and event space in Kreuzberg.” As BorStore owner, Máté Szedlacskó commented, many fans and keen wine enthusiasts have already bought tickets, but the venue is quite big, so still there is chance to join. What’s more, as Máté says, there will be some “pogácsa” as well! (See a great pogácsa recipe here.)

Date and time: 15.00–20.00, 25 November 2025
Venue: bock atalier, Urbanstraße 125, 10967 Berlin, Germany
More information and tickets
More information about Fine Wines Association of Hungary (FWA)

A recent article about FWA member Etyeki Kúria MSV Pinot Gris Orange Wine

Orange Wine Festival in Vienna on 18 November

A recent article about FWA member Homola Winery and its wines presented in the US

Balaton in New York on 11 November

A recent article about FWA member Tóth Ferenc Winery and its event venue

Dreamlike event spot in Eger wine region

BorStore: little Hungary in Berlin

The aim of the event is to introduce Hungarian wines through the products of smaller and larger wineries as well. BorStore (’Winestore’), a Berliner shop specialized in Hungarian wines is the main consultant to organize the event. BorStore has a fairly wide selection of Hungarian wines, it is more than worth clicking on the webshop! You will find beauties like Kreinbacher sparkling wine from Somló, Dúzsi Kékfrankos Rosé from Szekszárd or the super elegant Pinot Noir from Etyeki Kúria, Etyek wine region.

Check out the full sortiment of BorStore

Taschner – from ’sekt’ to red wine

Kurt Taschner is the owner of the family winery, an ambitious and hard working young man with clear visions. He cherishes local varieties like Kékfrankos, works with really rare varieties like Korai Piros Veltelini (Frühroter Veltliner), and he admits the potential of the great international varieties like Chardonnay, and he makes amazing méthode traditionelle sparkling wines. Zenit is also an indigenous variety, and his Soproni Zenit is a wonderful example of the variety: „This straw yellow coloured wine is full of aromas and flavours that remind us of white flesh peach, honeydew melon, grapefruit and mango. The fresh, fruity associations are accompanied by low alcohol and pleasant, zesty acidity. This cheerful white wine is ideal with a delicious chicken salad or just by itself for a summer afternoon on the terrace.”

More about Taschner and his wines

Barta – wines from the vineyard of the kings

Tokaj wine is said to be – after Louis XIV, the Sun King – the king of wines, wine of kings. Károly Barta, owner of Barta Winery went further: he bought and renovated ’Old King Vineyard’ (’Öreg Király’), one of the most precious vineyards in the commune of Mád, and his unparallel wines come from these breathtaking plots. His dry Furmint wines received the best reviews from acclaimed experts like Tamlyn Currin (jancisrobinson.com). “The Öreg Király 2017 Furmint is excellent: full bodied, supple, and fairly rich in flavor, with good balance, and a long finish, tasting of pear, toast, apple, vanilla, oak, and lime. A complex wine that will develop with further aging.” Ronn Wiegand MW, MS

More about Barta Winery and wines

Mangalitza – a unique breed of pigs

Some decades ago mangalitza (sus scrofa domesticus) almost extincted, but thanks to Spanish ham makers, who discovered its quality, mangalitza breeding came to a revival. Its meat tastes better than other pigs’ meat, thus mangalitza is really sought after in Spain, America and Japan. However it costs more, because the animal grows slower than the white pigs. It is also said to be healthier – or rather less unhealthy – than white pigs, because its flesh contains more unsaturated fatty acids.

Hungarian wine and food tasting in Berlin

7 November, 10.00–22.00
Arminiusmarkthalle, Arminiusstraße 2-4, 10551 Berlin, Germany

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