Tokaji (Hungary)
Tokay, Tokaj, or Tokaji is the name of a famous sweet wine from the Tokaj region in Hungary and Slovakia.
Tokaij Flavors
Typical flavors are: Citrus. Apricot. Peach. Pear. Pineapple. Brown Sugar. Floral (Acacia. Chamomile). Herbal (Dill. Mint).
 Lime |
 Mandarin |
 Apricot |
 Peach |
 Pear |
 Pineapple |
 Honey |
 Brown Sugar |
 Acacia |
 Mint |
 Mineral |
Tertiary Flavors from Aging:
 Vanilla |
 Ginger |
 Dried Fruit |
 Nuts |
 Figs |
 Coffee |
 Truffle |
 Smoke |
Tokaij Profile
Tokaij is a sweet aromatic wine with good acidity:
| SUGAR: | Very Sweet (200 g/l) |
| BODY: | Medium - Full |
| FRUIT: | Medium - High |
| ACIDITY: | Medium - High |
| ALCOHOL: | 13% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 8-10°C (46-50°F) Aperitif 14-16°C (57-60°F) Meditation |
Food Pairing Tokaji
A Tokaji is an elegant companion to many desserts. As a rule of thumb: make sure that the sweetness of the wine is greater than the sweetness of the dessert.
 Meditation |
 Pâté. |
 Cheesecake |
 Blue Cheese |
Excellent Pairings
Savory Pairings
Pâté. Foie Gras.
Roquefort. Blue Cheese.
Asian Food. Chinese. Indian.
Sweet Pairings
Cheesecake. Crème Caramel. Strudel.
Hazelnut or Walnut Desserts.
The Perfect Glass for Tokaij
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A Small Tulip Shaped glass helps concentrate the aromatic intensity, enhancing the beautiful flavors wines are known for. A small glass is appropriate, because this type of wine is served in smaller portions due to its sweetness and richness. The narrow rim helps capture the aromas, allowing the wine's sweet, aromatic profile to shine. |
Tokaij Cheese Pairing
Sweet and salty foods pair well together. The same goes for wine and cheese.
About Tokaji
Tokaji is the oldest appelation in the world. It appeared in 1732.
When the grapes are fully ripe, they get affected by a fungus called Botrytis and start to dehydrate.
The humidity of the autumn`s fog and rivers proximity is essential to garantee a slow dehydration.
Some Tokajs are the sweetest wines in the world and they have an aging potential of 200 years.
Around 200 Tokaj cellars exists in the town of Tokaj (Hungary).