{"title":"The Royal Tokaji","description":"\u003ch1\u003e Buy or order The Royal Tokaji wine\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\n The wines of The Royal Tokaji are a Hungarian delight. Sweet, sultry, and incredibly concentrated. Pure craftsmanship rolls off your tongue as you take a sip of one of The Royal Tokaji's wines. Pure quality from eastern Hungary.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e Tokaj wine from Hungary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n When you think of Hungary, you think of goulash. You think of Budapest. Perhaps of the largest festival in Europe: Sziget. But wine? No, the average wine drinker won't immediately associate wine with this former Soviet state. Yet, within the borders of this Eastern European country, you'll find perhaps the most beautiful wine region in the world. Certainly, the most expensive wines are produced there, namely Tokaji. A unique, sweet wine that can sometimes cost hundreds of euros per bottle.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e The wines of The Royal Tokaji\u003c\/h2\u003e \nTokaji wines are produced in the Tokaj Hegyalja wine region, located in northeastern Hungary, approximately 250 kilometers from the capital, Budapest. This region is renowned among wine connoisseurs; it produces arguably the finest dessert wine in the world. The area consists of select vineyards. Harvesting is done using special baskets called Puttonyos. The number of Puttonyos indicates the wine's concentration and quality. The Royal Tokaji Winery produces only Tokaj wines with 5 or 6 Puttonyos, which is the highest number.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e Buy The Royal Tokaji wine\u003c\/h2\u003e \nThe Royal Tokaji was founded by Hugh Johnson, a major figure in the wine world in the 1980s. He established The Royal Tokaji winery in the Tokaj region in 1990, making him one of the first foreign companies to establish a presence in the area after the collapse of the Soviet Union. By respecting traditional values ​​while utilizing modern technology, The Royal Tokaji became the most famous winery in the region and put the wine region on the international map.\u003cbr\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"royal-tokaji-dry-furmint","title":"Royal Tokaji Dry Furmint","description":"Dry Furmint is an extensively planted grape variety in the Tokaji wine region, where it produces a unique dry wine, a pure expression of the region. Due to the relatively high summer temperatures, the harvest began in the first half of September.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Top wines from Royal Tokaji winery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nRoyal Tokaji Winery was founded in 1990 when a group of 60 vineyard owners and international investors, led by Hugh Johnson, the renowned British author and wine historian, came together. From the outset, the goal was to revitalize the wines of one of the most renowned wine regions in history and bring them back to international recognition. Of the 107 hectares of vineyards, 54 hectares are located in four First Growths (Mézes Mály, Sz. Tamás, Nyulászó, and Betsek) and has been considered one of the largest in the region since the early 18th century. The 13th-century cellars provide the perfect environment for aging the wines. The wines are exported to over 30 countries and have received over 100 international awards.\n\n\n \nThe soils are predominantly clay or loess with a volcanic content, providing a good foundation for the vines. The grapes are all hand-picked and then transported in small boxes to the wine cellars. Here, the bunches are destemmed, pressed, and fermented for a few hours in the presses. After pressing, the must ferments in stainless steel tanks at 17 degrees Celsius using our own yeasts. Before bottling, the wine was kept on fine lees in stainless steel tanks to preserve the wine's fresh fruitiness and aromas.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e What does Royal Tokaji Dry Furmint taste like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n The Dry Furmint has a light green color in the glass, immediately revealing a fresh, aromatic nose. It's crisp and dry with notes of spice accompanied by floral aromas and a long finish. A delicious aperitif wine, it also pairs beautifully with fish dishes or white meat.","brand":"Verbunt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775875321935,"sku":"9901","price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/the-royal-dry-tokaji-harslevelu_9901.webp?v=1770111973"},{"product_id":"royal-tokaji-late-harvest","title":"Royal Tokaji Late Harvest","description":"A true treat to finish with, for example, dessert, because this Late Harvest from Royal Tokaji is truly a fairytale. This Late Harvest is made from Furmint, Yellow Muscat, and Harslevelu grapes grown in Hungary, specifically in the Tokaji region.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e The main winery in the Tokaji region\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n The Royal Tokaji winery is located on the central square in the village of Mád, approximately 240 kilometers northeast of Budapest in the Tokaj wine region. To celebrate Royal Tokaji's 20th anniversary, the winery has been completely renovated. Designed by leading Hungarian architect Csaba Bodonyi, it houses over 1,000 oak barrels for aging and has a stainless steel tank capacity of 2,700 hectoliters. It has already been hailed as the most important in the Tokaj region for its environmental credentials.\n\n\n \nRather than selecting individual berries shrivelled by botrytis, Late Harvest relies on partial cluster selection, which includes naturally ripe, overripe, and botrytis-affected berries. This combination of different stages of ripeness within the cluster gives the berries a distinctive Tokaji character, but doesn't require the long aging of aszú wines. The harvested clusters are then pressed, and the rich must is fermented in the same way as the dry wines, maintaining a balance of sugar and natural acidity. Late Harvest spends approximately three months in barrels, using some new barrels. As with all Royal Tokaji wines, quality, house style, and balance are paramount.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Enjoy a light, refreshing Tokaji wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nThe Late Harvest has a light golden color with delicate citrus and spicy aromas. The nose is fresh, revealing notes of dried tropical fruits like peach and apricot. This fruit is also evident in the refined flavor. Light and refreshing on the palate, with hints of white peach and honey. It has excellent acidity, a smooth, silky texture, and a clean, long, crisp finish.","brand":"Verbunt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775902126159,"sku":"9902","price":16.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/late-harvest-royal-tokaji_9902.webp?v=1770111973"},{"product_id":"royal-tokaji-5-puttonyos-aszu","title":"Royal Tokaji 5 puttonyos Aszu","description":"The term \"Aszú\" means noble rot (= botrytis). The first Tokaji Aszú wine was created by chance in 1650 because, under threat of a Turkish invasion, the harvest had to be postponed. It wasn't until November that the vineyards could safely be accessed again, and as a result, all the grapes had dried and shriveled. The result was a honey-like, syrupy liquid called Eszencia. This was then blended with some wine from a previous harvest, and Tokaji Aszú was born.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e International appreciation for Tokaji wines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nRoyal Tokaji Winery was founded in 1990 by wine writer Hugh Johnson in Hungary and has become one of Tokaji's most influential wineries. Most of its vineyards are located in the municipality of Mád. From the outset, Royal Tokaji decided to focus on producing single-vineyard wines made from the first vineyards of Mézes Mály, Nyulászó, Szt. Tamás, and Betsek. From the outset, the goal was to revitalize the wines of one of the most renowned wine regions in history and bring them back to international recognition. Of its 107 hectares of vineyards, 54 hectares are located in four First Growths (Mézes Mály, Sz. Tamás, Nyulászó, and Betsek) and has been considered one of the largest in the region since the early 18th century. The 13th-century cellars provide the perfect environment for aging the wines. Traditional techniques are combined with modern technology to create the finest Royal Tokaji wines.\n\n\n \nThe excellent quality Aszú berries, with a beautiful structure and perfect botrytis, are soaked in fermenting must and macerated together for two days. After pressing and fermenting the wine to perfection, it is transferred to the underground cellar for two years of barrel aging in 300- and 500-liter, second- and third-tier oak barrels.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e The smell and taste of Royal Tokaji 5 puttonyos Aszu\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n The result is a golden-yellow wine with a delicious nose of honey and peaches. The 5 Puttonyos Aszu is delicate and has a complex flavor with notes of dried southern fruits, caramel, and almonds. Very elegant and refreshing with a crisp, long finish, perfectly balanced.","brand":"Verbunt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775870505039,"sku":"9903","price":37.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/royal-tokaji-5-puttonyos-aszu_9903.webp?v=1770111981"},{"product_id":"royal-tokaji-6-puttonyos-aszu","title":"Royal Tokaji 6 puttonyos Aszu","description":"One of the greatest wines in the world, this Royal Tokaji 6 Puttonyos Aszu. The bunches are hand-picked and collected in 20-liter wooden baskets (called puttony). The number of baskets indicates the quality of the wine. The highest quality is designated with 6 puttonyos. These wines are aged for at least three years, resulting in wines with a unique character.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e The history of the first Aszu wines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n Tokaj, situated along the southern slopes of the Zemplén Mountains, is characterized by late springs and short growing seasons. Average temperatures are generally cool, with long, sunny summers and dry autumns. Tokaj's soil is largely clay or loess with a volcanic substrate. The confluence of the Tisza and Bodrog rivers in Tokaj creates a fog similar to that of Sauternes. This fog encourages \"botrytis cinerea,\" or \"noble rot,\" which dries and shrivels the grapes that make up Tokaj wines, concentrating their sugars.\n\n\n \nThe term \"Aszú\" means noble rot (= botrytis). The first Tokaji Aszú wine was created by chance in 1650 because, under threat of a Turkish invasion, the harvest had to be postponed. It wasn't until November that the vineyards could safely be accessed again, and as a result, all the grapes had dried and shriveled. The result was a honey-like, syrupy liquid called Eszencia. This was then blended with some wine from a previous harvest, and Tokaji Aszú was born.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Enjoy a full Royal Tokaji 6 puttonyos Aszu\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nThe excellent quality Aszú berries, with good structure and perfect botrytis, were macerated for two days in fermenting must. After pressing and fermentation, the wines are perfectly balanced. Gold Label is filled into 300- or 500-liter second- or third-fill Hungarian oak barrels and transferred to Royal Tokaji's extensive, deep underground cellars to mature for over two years. The final blend was made in early spring 2016, and the wine was bottled in May.\n\n\n\n This Aszu has a rich, intense nose with hints of grapefruit and spice. It's full-bodied with citrus, peach, and apricot flavors, a fine balance of sweet and sour, and a long, crisp finish. It pairs excellently with dishes featuring duck foie gras, blue cheeses, and fruit-based desserts.","brand":"Verbunt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775791534159,"sku":"105068","price":59.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/royal-tokaji-6-puttonyos-aszu_105068.webp?v=1770111973"},{"product_id":"royal-tokaji-essencia-2009-incl-kristallen-lepel","title":"Royal Tokaji Essencia 2009 (Incl Crystal Spoon)","description":"Welcome to the world of exceptional wines, where Royal Tokaji Essencia 2009 stands out like a rare gem. This dessert wine is no ordinary wine; it's a masterpiece, earning 99 points from both Vinous's Neal Martin and James Suckling, and even 100 points from Wine Enthusiast. Experience a wine described as the ultimate expression of \"concentrated, dense, and syrupy,\" an essence so pure and seductive it's almost considered an elixir. Royal Tokaji Essencia 2009, with its \"unctuous sweetness\" combined with \"extraordinary freshness,\" forms a harmonious symphony that caresses the palate with every precious drop.\n\n\n \nWhen we first taste the Royal Tokaji Essencia 2009, it feels like we're part of a subtle game. Neal Martin noted how this Essencia unfolds more slowly than others, \"as if it's playing with you.\" It's a seductive dance where the wine only truly comes into its own on the second day after opening, revealing its true glory with flavors of fresh fig, Medjool date, and clementine. The palate of wildflower honey and Seville orange marmalade forms a rich tapestry of flavors, a testament to the exceptional 2009 harvest.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Royal Tokaji Essencia 2009: A Timeless Elixir\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nWith an alcohol content barely touching 2%, Royal Tokaji Essencia 2009 teeters on the edge of the definition of wine. But let's face it, this is much more than just wine; it's an elixir meant to last for generations. Neal Martin predicts a drinking window extending to 2172, and we're captivated by the thought that this nectar will stand the test of time. The high sugar content of Royal Tokaji Essencia 2009 ensures it will never truly spoil, allowing this rare vintage to be enjoyed for centuries to come.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Exclusivity and Rarity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nThe 2009 vintage was the smallest since 1999, with only 1,386 half-bottles produced and only 1,200 bottles made available to the global market. Royal Tokaji understands how to cherish and showcase such a scarce product. Produced only in the best years for noble rot, the Royal Tokaji Essencia 2009 is only the seventh release since the estate's founding in 1990. And with a production hiatus between 2010 and 2015, this vintage only emphasizes the exclusivity of this \"liquid gold.\"\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Tasting Notes: The Sensory Journey of Royal Tokaji Essencia 2009\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nWhen we indulge in the Royal Tokaji Essencia 2009, we witness a color reminiscent of deep golden hues with hints of amber. On the palate, a complex fruitiness unfolds with hints of green tea and an abundance of figs and dates. The texture is creamy, rich, and complex, with flavors of candied orange peel and dried red berries. The Royal Tokaji Essencia 2009 offers a nearly perpetual finish, supported by stunning acidity. It is an experience that begs to be enjoyed with a crystal spoon, a tradition that emphasizes the opulence and respect for this wine.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e How to make the dessert wine Royal Tokaji Essencia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nIn Hungary, the production of the renowned dessert wine Essencia is a process of patience, precision, and deep respect for tradition. Essencia is made from the most selective harvest of aszú grapes, a special variety affected by noble rot (Botrytis cinerea). This fungus causes the grapes to partially dry while still on the vine, resulting in a higher concentration of sugars and flavors. The magic of Essencia lies in this natural phenomenon, which only occurs in certain years when conditions are perfect.\n\n\n \nHand-picking the aszú grapes is a labor-intensive process where each berry is individually selected and collected. The grapes are so rich in sugars that they are almost syrupy. After picking, these grapes are placed in barrels, where they naturally release their juices under their own weight without any pressing. This juice, which slowly seeps from the aszú grapes, is known as Essencia. Due to its high sugar concentration, this liquid ferments extremely slowly, and sometimes fermentation stops naturally when the alcohol content is still relatively low.\n\n\n \nThis syrupy, sweet Essencia can age for years, even decades, in oak barrels beneath the cellars of the Tokaj region. During this time, the wine develops complex flavors and aromas ranging from lush fruit to exotic spices, and maintains a balanced acidity that cuts through the sweetness, resulting in a wine of remarkable depth and length. The end result is a wine so rich and concentrated that it is often served with a spoon, as the ultimate expression of Hungarian winemaking artistry.","brand":"Verbunt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775859232847,"sku":"14549","price":699.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/royal-tokaji-essencia-2009-100-punten-wine-enthusiast_14549.webp?v=1771589646"}],"url":"https:\/\/perfectewijn.be\/en\/collections\/wijnhuis-royal-tokaji.oembed","provider":"Perfecte Wijn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}