Grand Tokaj

Grand Tokaj is the leading Hungarian winemaker in the historic Tokaj-Hegyalja wine region. The world-famous Tokaj wines have been produced here for centuries. Grand Tokaj is responsible for about 35% of the total wine production in the region. Grand Tokaj offers a selection of premium Tokaj wines that have been cultivated with the best expertise for generations. Several awards have already been won, including Winemaker of the Year, awarded to master vinologist Károly Áts in 2012. At Grand Tokaj, the emphasis is on responsible yet innovative viticulture, resulting in characterful wine of unique quality.

Tokaji wine: the best of the Tokaj-Hegyalja wine region

What makes the Tokaj-Hegyalja wine region so special?

The Tokaj-Hegyalja wine region is a UNESCO World Heritage site thanks to its centuries-old winemaking tradition. The volcanic soil and unique microclimate create the conditions needed for noble rot (botrytis).

Grand Tokaj is the leading Hungarian winemaker in the historic Tokaj-Hegyalja wine region. The world famous Tokaj wines have been produced here for centuries. Grand Tokaj is responsible for about 35% of the total wine production in the region. Grand Tokaj offers a selection of premium Tokaj wines that have been cultivated with the best expertise for generations. Several awards have already been won, including winemaker of the year by master vinologist Károly Áts in 2012. At Grand Tokaj, the emphasis is on responsible and at the same time innovative viticulture. And that results in characterful wine of unique quality.

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Tokaji Aszú: the legendary dessert wine

Tokaji Aszú is world-famous as a dessert wine, made from grapes affected by noble rot, causing them to shrivel into raisins packed with concentrated flavor. The level of sweetness is traditionally expressed in 'puttonyos': the higher the number, the sweeter and more intense the wine. Take a look, for example, at the Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos Classic or the richer Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos. Aszú pairs well with Hungarian sweets such as szaloncukor.

Furmint: the dry side of Tokaj

Not all Tokaji wine is sweet. The Furmint grape also produces surprisingly elegant dry wines with crisp acidity and a mineral edge. A good example is the Tokaji Furmint száraz, a dry white wine that pairs excellently with heartier dishes and offers a surprising alternative for those familiar only with sweet Tokaji wines.

Pairing Tokaji wine with Hungarian food

A dry Furmint or Szamorodni pairs beautifully with hearty dishes like gulyás or paprikás. If you love smoky and spicy, Tokaji wine is also a great match for kolbász.

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