Tokaji Sweet & Dessert Wine

What kind of wine is Tokaji?

Tokaji is a white wine from the Tokaj region of Hungary. While it can be dry or sweet in style, the most famous Tokaji wines are the iconic dessert wines crafted using botrytised berries, including the legendary Tokaji Aszú.

What makes Tokaji sweet wines special?

The vineyards are cultivated in a volcanic terroir, which gives the grapes their unique mineral character. Each autumn, the shrivelled berries affected by noble rot are hand-picked and expertly transformed into the golden nectar that is rightly renowned as the world's best dessert wine, unmatched even by Sauternes. The wines have a firm acidic backbone that lightly carries the intense sweetness, allowing their unparalleled range of flavours to shine.

Tokaji is a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), and the region is part of the UNESCO World Heritage.

What is the best Tokaji wine?

Tokaji dessert wine comes in a variety of styles, depending on how they are prepared:

The entry-level wines are the late-harvest wines, which are typically made from aromatic grape varieties and offer the ideal introduction to the region.

Tokaji Szamorodni combines regular and botrytised berries, and this sweet wine speciality strikes the perfect balance between richness of flavour and ease of drinking. These wines are also well-suited for pairing with food, making them an affordable everyday luxury that can turn any meal into a gastronomic experience.

Tokaji Aszú, known as ‘the king of wines, the wine of kings’ is the definite dessert wine. It is made exclusively from botrytised grapes, offering the complexity and refined character that have rightly made these vintages popular among wine lovers and connoisseurs everywhere. Opening a bottle of Aszú will turn any occasion into a memorable experience, and they are perfect for celebrating special occasions.

Tokaji Eszencia is one of the rarest wines in the world, made from the unpressed juice of botrytised grapes. Their exceptionally high sugar content, which can reach 500g/l or even more, means that they are more of a curiosity than an actual drink, and they are usually served with a spoon rather than by the glass.

How to drink Tokaji wine?

Tokaji dessert wines are best enjoyed slowly, allowing their rich sweetness and layers of flavour to unfold. They are traditionally served slightly chilled, around 10–12°C, to enhance the experience.

They are the ultimate pairing for cakes and sweet treats, or serve them with Christmas pudding for the crowning moment of the festive feast.

Whether you are looking to try Hungarian sweet wines for the first time or you are on a journey to discover the best dessert wines in the world, our exclusive range of the finest Tokaji wines available for sale in the UK is the perfect place to start. Buy online and we will deliver to your door.

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