The Romans introduced winemaking to Pécs 2,000 years ago, and this industry flourished from the early 18th century after the Ottoman period.
There has been another rebirth since the start of the Third Republic in 1989, and the south-facing slopes of the Mecsek mountains to the north are clad with vines growing mostly white Welschriesling, but also Chardonnay and Zierfandler.
