Hungary — wine

Tokaj

Hungary's legendary wine region producing Tokaji Aszu — the world's original botrytised sweet wine, predating Sauternes by centuries. Furmint, Harslevelu, and Yellow Muscat thrive on volcanic loess and rhyolite tuff. Also producing world-class dry Furmint.

Year Rating Notes
2022 Exceptional botrytis conditions; Aszu of remarkable concentration and freshness. Dry Furmint also at its finest.
2021 More elegant style; Aszu with higher acidity and lower sugar than usual, promising extraordinary longevity.
2020 The finest Tokaj vintage in decades; 6 Puttonyos Aszu of legendary quality from Szepsy and Royal Tokaji.
2019 Ideal botrytis development; classic vintage with perfect balance of sweetness and acidity.
2017 Landmark dry Furmint vintage; crisp, mineral whites showing the variety's world-class potential.