Should Tokaji be chilled?

It can be used for all types of Furmint, from dry to sweet. 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).

Does Tokaji go bad?

A sealed bottle of Tokaji will very rarely go bad, given that you store it properly. Once it’s open, you need to cool it to avoid that it goes off.

Do they still make Tokay wine?

The legendary Tokay Eszencia, a concentrated sweet essence of low alcohol famed for its miraculous restorative properties, is virtually unobtainable today. The name tokay is also applied generically to certain sweet wines of indifferent quality that bear no resemblance to Hungarian Tokay.

How do you drink Tokaji wine?

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.

How long does Tokaji last after opening?

You’ll find Tokaji wines in the traditional 500 ml bottle, which is in between a half bottle (375 ml) and a full bottle (750 ml). Because of the high sugar content, once you open a bottle, the wine will keep for at least a week, so you can enjoy it slowly over time.

Is Tokaji wine good?

Tokaji Aszú wines are memorable precisely because of the climate, soil, elaborate production style, aromatic complexity, and the fantastic balance between sugar and acidity.

Is Tokay a dessert wine?

Many dessert wines pair nicely with baked apple desserts in the fall. But for a luscious treat for a special occasion, try decadent Tokay. Tokay is one of the rarest wines in the world, because its sweetness is created in the vineyard. A beneficial mold called botrytis cinera, or noble rot, affects some of the grapes.

What is the best Hungarian red wine?

Egri Bikaver is the Eger’s Region flagship wine, and most famous full-bodied red wine in Hungary. Eger Bikavér is translated to mean “bull’s blood” and, as you would imagine, this red blended wine can give quite a punch.

What do you serve with Tokay?

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. Tokay is made in tiny quantities in Hungary.

How do you enjoy Tokaji?

Enjoy the Tokaji Aszú in a glas with a small goblet, as you would use it for Sauternes or other sweet wines. The Aszú is one of the few wines that go very well with chocolate. It is a very elegant companion to desserts. Make sure that the sweetness of the wine is higher than the sweetness of the dessert.