Lake Balaton is the largest lake in Central Europe, with its shores spanning dozens of villages over a length of 200 kilometers. It’s Hungary’s most popular vacation resort, and each summer, half of the country storms its beaches to take a dip in the lake. It’s also home to five different wine regions and is probably the fastest-developing culinary destination in Hungary. (Check this map if you don’t believe us.)

The northern shore of the lake is mostly known for its crisp white wines full of minerality. The southern side, on the other hand, especially around the towns of Balatonboglár and Balatonlelle, is known for its warm, fruity reds as much as it is for its well-balanced whites. Blaufränkisch and international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon are the most common red wines here.