Tokaji wine: the golden treasure of Hungary
Tokaji is one of the world's most storied wines, produced in the historic Tokaj region of northeastern Hungary. Famous since the 12th century and once served at royal courts across Europe, it was memorably called the wine of kings and the king of wines. Tokaji remains the enduring symbol of Hungarian winemaking. At Finding Wine you can buy Tokaji wine online and discover a wine whose reputation has spanned nine centuries.
Aszu and the styles of Tokaji
The most prized style is Tokaji Aszu, a sweet wine made from grapes affected by noble rot (botrytis) that concentrates sugar and flavor into layers of apricot, honey, orange peel and spice. Its sweetness has traditionally been measured in puttonyos, indicating the richness of each bottling. Tokaj also produces dry Furmint, late-harvest cuvees and the ultra-rare Eszencia, giving a spectrum from refreshing to lusciously sweet. Crucially, all are underpinned by vivid natural acidity, which keeps them balanced and remarkably long-lived.
Serving, pairing and cellaring
Sweet Tokaji shines with foie gras, blue cheeses such as Roquefort, and fruit-based or creamy desserts, and it is also glorious on its own as a meditation wine. Serve it well chilled in small pours. Thanks to its acidity and sugar, a fine Aszu can age gracefully for decades, making it a rewarding choice for both gifting and the cellar.
Buy Tokaji wine online at Finding Wine
Our Tokaji collection gathers benchmark producers and standout vintages of this rare Hungarian specialty, ideal as a dessert wine, a memorable gift or a cellar investment. Explore the range, read our recommendations and order Tokaji online with confidence. For the wider world of Hungarian wine, visit our Hungarian wines collection.