Tokaji Szamorodni is an indulgent sweet wine, and this unique vineyard selection from Bomboly Cru is an exceptionally complex vintage.

An intense, rich aroma of vanilla, yellow-fleshed fruits, plenty of spices, citrus fruits, apricot, pear and ripe apples. A soft and creamy texture and a firmer, more developed botrytis character. Tantalising layers of apricot, yellow-fleshed peach, raisin, vanilla, sweet spices, ripe apple and quince on the palate round out a memorable drink.

Food Pairing

It is the perfect drink choice for Asian fusion dishes, air-dried ham and desserts. It goes very well with blue cheese including Stilton and Roquefort and soft cheese like Camembert, as well as charcuterie.

Serving temperature: 12-14°C

Expert Opinion

Ronan Sayburn - Master Sommelier - 95 points - Decanter Wines of the Year 2020

Exotic and complex nose with tropical fruit, mango, lychee. Lovely intensity but at the same time, slightly restrained, more elegant. Beautiful balance, fresh acidity, very long finish. Very refreshing while indulgently sweet.

Grape variety: Furmint

Soil type: Rhyolite, quartz and andesite

Fermentation: Spontaneous fermentation in oak barrel

Ageing: 9 months in oak barrel

Alcohol content: 10.0%                   

Bottle size: 0.5l

Speciality: Vegan

Awards:

Decanter Wines of the Year 2020 - Top 15 Wines

Vinagora International Wine Competition 2020 - Gold Medal

Women's Wine and Spirits Award 2020 - Gold Medal

Balassa Winery, Tokaj - Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)

The boutique Balassa winery was established in 2005 by Istvan Balassa in the historic Tokaj wine region. Right from the beginning, Istvan, a perfectionist, was determined to produce only the highest-quality wines possible by maximising the potential of each vintage. It all starts in his vineyards with growing grapes of outstanding quality by applying a rigorous scientific approach to cultivation. He then creates each wine using artisanal wine-making methods, allowing the unique characteristics of the grape, the vineyard and the terroir to shine through in every drop.