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You’re probably already familiar with the big-time European wine producers of France, Italy and Spain. But there are many more wines to discover in the rest of the continent – and they’re as drinkable as they are affordable. Get to know six lesser-known European wine regions that are just begging to be explored.
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The history of winemaking in Hungary
The history of winemaking in Hungary dates back to Roman times. Described by Louis XV as “the king of wines and the wine of kings,” Tokaji Aszú, a sweet white dessert wine made from super-concentrated, botrytized grapes, has long been the archetypical Hungarian wine.
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Croatian historic wine cellars
With over 300 geographically defined wine regions, Croatia offers a diverse and delicious variety of wines, with rich fruity wines originating in the northeast while more Mediterranean-style reds are cultivated in the south.
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Romanian Wines
In the business of making wine for at least 6,000 years, Romania has long held a quiet yet impressive presence within Central and Eastern Europe. The landscape and climate allow for a large array of international and native grape varieties to thrive in its vineyards.
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Slovakian Wines
The six wine-producing regions of Slovakia are all located in the southern part of the country, in a beautiful stretch along the southern border. The Hungarian influence is strong due to most of these lands being part of Hungary for nearly 900 years leading up to World War I.
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Wine in Luxembourg
Almost all wine producers in Luxembourg are located along the beautiful Moselle River in the southeast portion of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Dry whites and sparkling whites are favored here, yet are seldom seen outside of Luxembourg and Belgium.
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Slovenian Wines
Slovenia is ideally situated at the crossroads of the Alps and the Mediterranean, where it is home to some of the most exciting wines in Central Europe. Individualism and experimentation are valued in Slovenian winemaking, and most wines are produced in small, family-owned operations.
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