The Tokaj wine region is located on the territory of two countries - Slovakia and Hungary. The Slovak part has an area of approximately 908 hectares and extends around 7 municipalities - Slovenské Nové Mesto, Veľká Tňa, Malá Tňa, Černochov, Bara, Viničky and Borša. This picturesque corner of the country is hidden between the Zemplín Hills and the Bodrog River, which gives it a special atmosphere.
What makes Tokaj so special? It is a combination of favorable natural conditions that create an ideal environment for growing vines. The Tokaj vineyards rest on a volcanic bedrock that gives them mineral strength. The soil is rich in clay, volcanic stone and pumice, which gives the wines an unmistakable character. The local climate with a long, warm autumn season and the frequent occurrence of the noble mold Botrytis cinerea enables the creation of rare Tokaj selections and Pilgrimage wines.
But Tokaj is not only about favorable conditions. It is also the story of the people who shaped the local winegrowing tradition for centuries. Their hardworking hands cultivate the vineyards with love and dedication, pouring their passion and experience into every drop of wine. Tokaj winemakers guard the heritage of their ancestors and at the same time bring innovative procedures to push the art of winemaking forward.
Tokaj wines are like a symphony of flavors - from dry, mineral wines to full, spicy wines to sweet, honey and dried fruit-studded treasures. Every sip tells a story about the land, people and tradition. They are wines that conquered the world with their uniqueness and nobility. The royal courts of Europe reached for Tokaj wines, poets wrote odes about them and gourmets paid tribute to them. And this story continues to this day...
So let's go together on a journey through the Tokaj vineyards, meet the winemakers who breathe life into them and taste the wines that are the essence of this magical region. Welcome to Tokaji, a place where wine is not just a drink, but an elixir of life and art.