Tokaji Blend is a wine blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Tokaj, Hungary.
Structurally it lands at medium-full body, no tannin, high acidity, sweet and medium alcohol.
Look for stone fruits, apricot, honey, orange peel, floral and spice.
The regions that matter for it are Tokaj.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium vigour and a preference for continental.
It blends readily with Furmint, Harslevelu and Muscat Blanc.
Watch for the synonyms: Tokaji, Tokaj and Aszu.
At the table it suits lekváros bukta, crêpes with caramel cream and foie gras.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Tokaji, Tokaj, Aszu.
Bottles to look for.
- Chateau Dereszla Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos, Tokaj, Hungary
- Chateau Pajzos Aszu 5 Puttonyos, Tokaj, Hungary
- Chateau Pajzos Aszu 6 Puttonyos, Tokaj, Hungary
- Chateau Pajzos Esszencia, Tokaj, Hungary
- Demeter Zoltan Tokaji Aszu 6 Puttonyos, Tokaj, Hungary
- Disznoko Aszu 5 Puttonyos, Tokaj, Hungary
- Disznoko Aszu 6 Puttonyos, Tokaj, Hungary
- Disznoko Aszu Eszencia, Tokaj, Hungary
Tokaji Blend: common questions
01.What does Tokaji Blend taste like?+
02.Where is Tokaji Blend from?+
03.Where is Tokaji Blend grown?+
04.What food pairs with Tokaji Blend?+
05.What else is Tokaji Blend called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Hungary.