Hungary has 22 wine regions, and a once-proud tradition that had to be completely reinvented after 45 years of communism—during which time the entire structure of grape growing and wine production was altered beyond recognition. This fascinating reference details that readjustment, which continues to this day, and shows how it has developed through privatization, foreign investment, and the dedication of small producers who struggle to achieve quality standards despite a chronic lack of capital. More than 300 wine producers are featured, not only from the famous regions like Tokaj and Villany, where significant progress has been made, but also from the lesser-known regions that may yet have the potential to make world-class wines.

Since retiring as a university lecturer on philosophy and politics, Alex Liddell now devotes himself to a keen interest in wine dating from his student days. His articles (mainly on wine travel) appear in journals world-wide, and he has already published books in this series on Port Wine Quintas of the Douro and Madeira. He lives in Oxfordshire.