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 The
historic wine-producing region of Tokaj lies 220 km northeast of Budapest, Hungary
along the Bodrog and Tisza Rivers. Located at the geographical center of Europe,
this UNESCO World Heritage site covers over 5,000 hectares around twenty-six villages
that include Mád, Bodrogkeresztúr and Tállya. A
hidden gem tucked into the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains, Tokaj has proven
its viticultural worth for centuries. A unique climate of early autumn rains and
long Indian summers provides an extended ripening period creating a paradise for
winemaking. Volcanic activity from the past has helped shape special terroirs
on the hills throughout the region. Natural cellars carved deep into the ancient
rock provide the ideal environment for the aging of Tokaji wines. The
three primary grape varietals of the region are Furmint, Hárslevelű and Sárgamuskotály
(Yellow Muscat). With widespread proliferation of botrytis cinerea, the
region is the home to the famous Tokaji Aszú, the world's oldest botrytis dessert
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