I recently spent a weekend exploring Tokaj, Hungary’s most iconic wine region – famous for its sweet Tokaji Aszú, but also full of vibrant dry whites and volcanic terroir.

What surprised me the most was how immersive the whole experience was. You don’t just taste the wine – you walk among ancient cellars, meet passionate winemakers, and sip furmint while looking out over misty vineyards and the Tisza river.

For those curious to explore this side of Hungary, I came across hellowine.com – an English-friendly platform where you can actually book wine tastings directly with local wineries. It made planning so much easier.

Has anyone else here visited Tokaj or any other Hungarian wine region? What were your impressions – and which wineries or wines would you recommend?