Chapter 05 · 15 min read · 2 sections

Tokaj: The Alchemy of Aszú

Burgundy ink illustration of Tokaj — a river winding past a village and a vine-covered volcanic hill, with a close-up bunch of shrivelled, botrytis-affected aszú berries in the foreground
The Idea

Tokaj is one of the world’s most distinctive sweet wine regions. Its identity is not defined by noble rot alone, but by the remarkable way botrytised berries are transformed into wine. Understanding Tokaj means following the journey from vineyard to cellar, where geography, Botrytis and centuries of tradition come together to create wines unlike any other.

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