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Huro Winery Regions
Hungary
Hungary is home to 22 separate winemaking microclimates and a long history of making some of the best wine in Europe. Winemaking is influenced by the Caucasion traditions brought by conquering Hungarians as well as Roman practices from two thousand years ago. Though Hungary’s borders have shifted many times throughout the centuries, the traditional practices, indigeous grape varieties, and excellent wine quality has not.
Known is a “volcanic-terroir hotspot”, the largely volcanic soil in Hungary is perfect for wine production. The climate is temperate, sharing the same latitude range as noteworthy French wine regions such as Champange.
Although Hungarian wine production took a big blow in the 20th century due in part to the grape phylloxera epidemic that ravaged European vineyards at the time, Hungarians like HURO winery founder Eniko B. and her ancestors, maintained family wineries passed down between generations.
Partium
Partium, from the dominus partium regni Hungariae meaning “lord of the parts of Hungary”, is a former Hungarian territory and region in the very west of Romania along the Hungarian border. The historically contested land is home to the Minis DOC wine region, nestled into the Western edge of the Zarad mountain.
The temperate, Adriatic-like climate in the Minis DOC area is perfect for growing wine grape varieties, with warm, dry autumns that help ripen grapes. The soil, a mix of granite, diorite and mudstone, is excellent for red wine. The Cadarca and Pinor Noir red wines, as well as the Furmit white wine produced in the area have roots in Hungary.
The nearby town of Arad offers spectacular scenery, known as an outdoor museum of archictural styles, with grand building constructed in neo-gothic, secession, neo-classical and art-noveau styles.
Transylvania
Bordered by the Carpathian Mountains to the south and east, and the Apuseni Mountains to the west, Transylvania is a former Hungarian territory and current central region of Romania known for its rich history and sweeping landscapes. Settled by Hungarian conquerers over a thousand years ago, it was only in 1920 that Transylvania officially became part of the Kingdom of Romania. Even now, Hungarian influences remain strong in the region.
Give seperate wine regions exist on the Transylvanian platuea, continuing a two thousand year old winemaking tradition. The colder climate and moutain soil make for excellent white wines, along with the humid air and long sunny autumns that help sweeten the grapes.
Transylvania is a region steeped in history and culture. It’s home to some of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe as well as untouched moutain landscapes.
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