Where is Tokaj wine from?
Where is Tokaj wine from?
northeastern Hungary
Tokaji is the name used to describe wine from the Tokaj region in northeastern Hungary. Though dry wine is made here, the region’s most famous wines are lusciously sweet, and this is what most people refer to when they use the name Tokaji.
How is Tokaj made?
To make the wine, the shriveled and botrytis-infected aszú grapes are made into either a base wine or an unfermented grape must. These grapes are kneaded into a paste and then soaked in the base wine or must. Tokaji Aszú wine can take up to seven years to mature, after which it retains its flavour for a long time.
What kind of wine is Tokay?
white wine
Tokay, also spelled Tokaji, famous, usually sweet white wine of Hungary, made from the Hungarian Furmint grape. The wine derives its name from the Tokaj district of northeastern Hungary.
What does Tokaj taste like?
The flavours are of dried fruit, golden sultanas or apricots, with citrussy notes that can range from grapefruit to mellow orange-peel, and there are often flowery aromas as well. Best of all, the vineyards produce dramatically different results, as you would expect in any area where terroir really means something.
What does Tokaji wine taste like?
Tasting Notes Of course it’s very sweet, but the sweetness is almost not even the point. Tokaji aszú is famous for its perfect harmony between its high sugar content and its high (and very refined) acidity. Aszú is more about this perfect balance than about its sweetness.
How do you drink Tokaj?
What is the optimal drinking temperature for Tokaji? Tokaji Aszú and Essencia is best consumed at a temperature between 11 to 14 °C (52 to 57 °F). Warmer temperatures enhance its flavour, but make it appear less fresh. A Szamorodni can be enjoyed at slightly cooler temperatures than an Aszú or Essencia.
Do you chill Tokay?
Tokaj wines should be slightly chilled, but they’ll benefit from being consumed a bit warmer than the typical white wine would be, between 54-59°F (12-15°C).
How do you serve Tokay wine?
Its sweetness is a classic pairing with cheeses like Stilton or Roquefort, where the salty earthiness of the cheese and the sweetness of the wine create a unique combination. It is also lovely with desserts made with apples and pears.
