Pécsi Egyetemi Borbirtok

Pécsi Egyetemi Borbirtok is part of the University of Pécs' Institute of Viticulture and Oenology, founded in 1949 on the basis of a former ecclesiastical wine estate. It holds Europe's second and the world's sixth largest grape gene bank, containing more than 1500 varieties and Hungary's most comprehensive wine grape collection. The collection includes native Carpathian varieties, Hungarian-bred table and wine grape varieties, and resistant grape varieties.

World-class resistance breeding takes place uniquely in Pécs within Hungary, aiming to create an environmentally conscious and more sustainable wine industry. The institute conducts viticulture breeding, genetic, wine cultivation technology, and oenological research, and operates an accredited laboratory compliant with MSZ EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005 standards. The 30-hectare vineyard and 1600 m² winery cellar provide the foundation for educational and research activities.