TOKAJICUM Tokaji Dry Szamorodni 2020

Tokajicum Tokaji Dry Szamorodni is an oak-aged dry white wine with nutty, dried-fruit complexity, bright acidity and a distinctive Tokaj mineral finish.

A Rare Dry Style from Tokaj

Dry Szamorodni is one of Tokaj's most distinctive traditional wines: a savoury, complex alternative to the region's better-known sweet styles. It is made from hand-picked bunches containing both healthy ripe grapes and botrytised berries, then fermented close to dryness and matured in oak.

For anyone who enjoys textured, food-friendly Hungarian white wines, it offers an unusual combination of ripe fruit, gentle oxidation and vibrant acidity.

How Dry Szamorodni Is Made

Tokaji Szamorodni takes its name from a Polish term meaning "as it grows". Unlike Aszú, which is made from individually selected botrytised berries, Szamorodni is made by harvesting and pressing whole bunches together.

For this dry expression, fermentation begins in oak barrels and the wine develops beneath a thin natural yeast film, known locally as the hártya. This traditional biological ageing, followed by extended barrel maturation, brings its gently oxidative, nutty character while preserving freshness and definition.

Furmint, Hárslevelű and Volcanic Terroir

Furmint and Hárslevelű provide the foundation of this wine. Furmint contributes lively acidity and a mineral line, while Hárslevelű adds floral fragrance, honeyed depth, and a softer texture.

Grown on rhyolite-tuff soils, then fermented for two months and aged for 24 months in traditional Hungarian Zemplén oak barrels, the wine develops depth without losing its clean Tokaj identity.

Tasting Notes

Golden in colour, Dry Szamorodni opens with dried apricot, honeycomb, walnut and subtle floral notes. The palate is dry and richly textured, with ripe dried fruit, toasted nuts, gentle vanilla and savoury spice. Bright acidity and volcanic minerality bring lift to its long, saline finish.

Its oxidative, nutty profile may appeal to drinkers of Fino or Manzanilla Sherry, while its freshness and fruit remain unmistakably Tokaj.

Food Pairing

This versatile dry white wine is especially good with savoury, Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Try it with:

• Spanish garlic prawns, grilled squid or firm white fish with lemon and herbs.
• Minestrone, white-bean soups or tomato-based vegetable dishes.
• Thin slices of our Mangalitza sliced ham, served with crusty bread, olives and marinated peppers.
• Hard, nutty cheeses such as Comté, Gruyère or Manchego.

Serving and Keeping

Serve at 12-14°C in a medium-sized white-wine glass. It is particularly rewarding with a meal, where its nutty depth and refreshing acidity come through more clearly.

Once opened, reseal and refrigerate. Its complex dry style can continue to develop pleasingly over the following days.

Technical Details

Tokajicum Winery, Tokaj

Tokajicum is based in Hungary's historic Tokaj region and cultivates around 20 hectares of premier cru vineyards within the UNESCO World Heritage-protected Tokaj Wine Region Historic Cultural Landscape. Under head winemaker László Buttella, the team works with mature vines, including parcels more than 40 years old, to create wines that express Tokaj's distinctive volcanic terroir.

Explore dry, sparkling and sweet styles from this historic region in our Tokaji wine collection.