Introduction
There are few wines in the world that can compare to Tokaji. This luscious sweet wine has been Hungary’s crowing glory for hundreds of years. It is one of the oldest wines in the world even before Port and the classification of Bordeaux.
Throughout the 17th and 18th century, Tokaji was a cherished commodity enjoyed by [...]
Hungary has a long and distinguished history of winemaking. Grapes were first known to be cultivated in the area by Romans over 2000 years ago.
The country’s diverse climate of hot and humid summers, dry autumns, and rainy springs to cold winters makes it an ideal place for winemaking.
Its best-known wines are Tokaji Aszu, a sweet dessert [...]
Overview
Tokaji Aszú is a sweet, topaz-colored wine from Hungary.
The wine derives its name from the Tokaj-Hegyalja district of Northeastern Hungary. The region lies on the edge of the great Hungarian plain, dominated by the extinct Tokaj volcano and the Zemplen Hills.
Tokaji Aszú is made from late-ripened grapes affected by Botrytis cinerea, a mold that concentrates [...]
