Wonderful wine tasting in Budapest
Hungary is known for its unique wines and there's no better or more romantic place to get acquainted with the country's centuries old wine-making tradition that at Faust Wine Cellar, a small and intimate wine bar housed in a cave in the Buda Castle wall. First, let's let the logistics out of the way. The place is very small and very popular, so you should phone or email ahead to make reservations (to give you an idea: we booked via email a week in advance and they only had two spots open during our five-day stay in Budapest). To get there, head to the Hilton in the Castle District and take the stairs around to the base of the walls and you'll see a fairy-tale looking iron door surrounded by ivy. That's Faust Wine Cellar!
They have various wine tastings available including whites, reds, sparkling wines, dessert wines, and Hungary's infamous brandy palinka. We got the six-wine tasting of the sommelier's recommendation, something I'd suggest as the host is obviously very passionate and knowledgeable about Hungarian wines. We tried two whites, to reds, a sweet wine, and then had a call-back glass of our choice.
