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Delicious together

Hungary has historically been called Central Europe’s pantry – not only for its highly individual wines, but also its flavoursome fruit and vegetables. Food and wine culture here have developed hand-in-hand for centuries.

But what is it that defines Hungary’s wines, and makes them such good food matches? It’s not just about pairing them with the richly spicy, hearty

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