Course for international guest/part time students

Faculty

Faculty of Science

Organization

TTK Department of Regional Science

Code

geovitil21gx

Title

Geographycal connections of viti-viniculture in Hungary

Usual semester

Autumn

Published semester

2026/27/1

ECTS

5

Language

Description

Geography as a science significantly influences agricultural cultures. The grape and wine industry is similarly closely related to the earth sciences. During the course, we review these connection points by examining the Hungarian wine industry. Each class ends with a tasting of a typical Hungarian wine. (The price of the wines must be paid. Occasionally it does not exceed HUF 800-1,500 per person.) On request, a field trip to a selected wine region is possible.

Learning outcomes

The aim of the course is to present the viticulture and wine economy of Hungary, to explore their geographical connections. By the end of the course the students will get to know the history of the Hungarian wine sector, the wine regions, their geographical characteristics, and grape and wine varieties.

Course content

Viticulture in Hungary Grape and wine varieties Wine economy of Hungary Wine regions and geographical characteristics

Assessment method

practical course mark (5-grade scale: 1 fail, 5 excellent)

Bibliography

Rohály et al. (2017): Terra Benedicta – The Land of Hungarian Wine. AVilla Pasarét Kft., Anderson, K. - Pinilla, V. ed. (2018): Wine Globalization. A New Comparative History. Cambridge University Press Sommers, B.J. (2008): The Geography of Wine. Plume

Programmes of the course