33rd Budapest Wine Festival Opens with Georgia as Guest of Honor

The 33rd Budapest Wine Festival opened on Thursday with Georgia as the guest of honor. The event is featuring wines from numerous Hungarian and international producers, gastronomic specialties, panel discussions and several other exciting programs on

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Sep 13 2024
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33rd Budapest Wine Festival Op

In his welcoming speech, Agriculture Minister István Nagy said that the festival will give visitors the chance to learn about the traditions of thousands of years of Georgian wine culture, but also to meet many of the best Hungarian producers. Quoting Sándor Márai, Hungarian writer and poet, he stressed that wine not only has taste, smell and alcohol content, but also spirit, which the producer receives from the winegrowers and winemakers.

István Nagy told MTI that the government will allocate more than EUR 100 million to support the wine sector through the CAP Strategic Plan until 2027, the largest share of which will be spent on investments to increase the efficiency of viticulture and winemaking. He also drew attention to the resources for promoting Hungarian wine and strengthening its presence on the domestic and foreign markets, with EUR 6 million available until 2027.

Tamuna Liluashvili, Georgia’s Ambassador to Hungary, stressed that

Georgian winemaking has its roots in the past 8,000 years and that wine culture is still a cornerstone of their national identity.

The Wine Festival will showcase Georgia’s wine regions and its many indigenous grape varieties.

The world of Georgian wines will be presented in master classes each afternoon at the Georgian pavilion near the Turul bird statue, while the pavilion opposite will offer visitors the opportunity to learn about Georgian culture,

said Tamuna Liluashvili.

As previously reported by Hungary Today, Georgia will present its amber-colored, skin-fermented white wines, that are still produced using ancient methods.

The event will also offer a wide range of gastronomic delights, from international street food to premium local and exotic dishes.

Special programs include a Sunday Brunch featuring luxury drinks and champagne rarities. Visitors can enjoy dance performances, concerts, and panel discussions with prominent winemakers discussing market trends. The VinAgora International Wine Competition and interactive wine tasting spaces will further enhance the festival experience. The Hungarian Charity Service of the Order of Malta will also benefit from the Charity Wine Auction.

More details here.