The cellar index

WineCollection 54

Tokaji

Dry volcanic-region whites and celebrated sweet wines with vivid acidity.

Origin & traditionTokaj, Hungary

Character & context

Understanding Tokaji

Tokaji identifies wine from Tokaj, not an automatic sweetness level. Dry Furmint offers one entry point; Aszú wines use botrytised berries for concentrated sweet expressions. Szamorodni can be dry or sweet, and Eszencia is another distinct, exceptionally concentrated style. Read the full label before deciding what to expect or how to serve it.

Further reading: Royal Tokaji — wines and styles

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