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The historic Tokaj-Hegyalja wine-growing region is located in the northeastern part of Hungary, close
to the borders to Slovakia and Ukraine. The area is only 275 square kilometers in size (55 km long
and 30 km wide). Today the area under cultivation measures around 6200 hectares.
Four percent of the area cover Slovakian territory.
Tokaj-Hegyalja became a UNESCO World Heritage
Site in 2002.
The vineyards were the first ever to be formally classified -
more than one and a half century before the classification
of Bordeaux. Already in the mid-17th century the Rákóczi
family introduced 1st, 2nd and 3rd class (or cru) quality
ratings. Records of it did not survive. The
second official effort on classification was
completed in 1772.
to the borders to Slovakia and Ukraine. The area is only 275 square kilometers in size (55 km long
and 30 km wide). Today the area under cultivation measures around 6200 hectares.
Four percent of the area cover Slovakian territory.
Tokaj-Hegyalja became a UNESCO World Heritage
Site in 2002.
The vineyards were the first ever to be formally classified -
more than one and a half century before the classification
of Bordeaux. Already in the mid-17th century the Rákóczi
family introduced 1st, 2nd and 3rd class (or cru) quality
ratings. Records of it did not survive. The
second official effort on classification was
completed in 1772.
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| The Great 1st Growths |
Mézes Mály "Honeypot"
Situated on loess soil on a south facing slope, Mézes Mály near
Tarcal was formerly owned by the Imperial family. Today, 11
hectares of the vineyard are jointly owned by Hugh Johnson and
the Royal Tokaji Wine Company, another 13 hectares are owned
by the Gróf Degenfeld Winery..
In the text of the 1700 classification this vineyard stands out as the
very finest - described as Pro Mensa Caesaris Primus Haberi - ‘to
be the first choice at the Royal table’.
Mézes Mály’s characteristics are based around its translation as
‘honey pot'. Its incredibly long and exquisitely balanced aromas
and flavours combine the very essence of aszú wines. The French
pioneering wine writer André Jullien (1766-1832), slightly
exaggerating, wrote in 1816 in his "Topographie de Tous Les
Vignobles Connus" about this vineyard: "The wine of the cru of the
mountain Mezes-Malé does not enter commerce; it is destined in
its totality for the caves of the emperor and those of some
magnates who posses some vineyards there."
Situated on loess soil on a south facing slope, Mézes Mály near
Tarcal was formerly owned by the Imperial family. Today, 11
hectares of the vineyard are jointly owned by Hugh Johnson and
the Royal Tokaji Wine Company, another 13 hectares are owned
by the Gróf Degenfeld Winery..
In the text of the 1700 classification this vineyard stands out as the
very finest - described as Pro Mensa Caesaris Primus Haberi - ‘to
be the first choice at the Royal table’.
Mézes Mály’s characteristics are based around its translation as
‘honey pot'. Its incredibly long and exquisitely balanced aromas
and flavours combine the very essence of aszú wines. The French
pioneering wine writer André Jullien (1766-1832), slightly
exaggerating, wrote in 1816 in his "Topographie de Tous Les
Vignobles Connus" about this vineyard: "The wine of the cru of the
mountain Mezes-Malé does not enter commerce; it is destined in
its totality for the caves of the emperor and those of some
magnates who posses some vineyards there."
Monimpex
Tokaji Aszú Eszencia 1957
5 Stars in Michael Broadbent`s
"Vintage Wine"
From the formerly Imperial Great
1st Growth "Szarvasz Dülö" near
Tarcal.
Tokaji Aszú Eszencia 1957
5 Stars in Michael Broadbent`s
"Vintage Wine"
From the formerly Imperial Great
1st Growth "Szarvasz Dülö" near
Tarcal.
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500ml bottle of Monimpex Tokaji
Aszúeszencia 1957 in a wooden
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500ml bottle of Monimpex Tokaji
Aszúeszencia 1957 in a wooden
frame with some noble cellar
mould on the bottle at GBP £295
The price of £295 INCLUDES
worldwide EXPRESS shipping,
there are NO additional shipping
costs.
We guarantee safe arrival of all
bottles, and will replace or refund
any parcel lost in transit.
Besides introducing 1st, 2nd and 3rd class growths, the classification of
growths defined two outstanding growths as Great First Growths:
Szarvas Dülö "Stag´s Hill"
Near Tarcal, on the southern side of the Tokaj Hill, Szarvas had been
the most important property of the Rákoczis, until it was confiscated in
1714 on behalf of the Habsburg Emperor Joseph I.
During the 1800s, Szarvas became identified with the expression
"Imperial Tokay". Between the World Wars Szarvas was cultivated under
the direction of The Royal Family Vineyard Administration. After 1950,
Szarvas was directly under the supervision of the Viti-Vinicultural
Research Institute in Tarcal, for which reason it became prime source
for the Aszú Eszencia wines of the communist era. This vineyard was
not for sale during the privatization process after the 1989 change, and
remained property of Crown Estates of Hungary, which was formerly the
State Winery.
growths defined two outstanding growths as Great First Growths:
Szarvas Dülö "Stag´s Hill"
Near Tarcal, on the southern side of the Tokaj Hill, Szarvas had been
the most important property of the Rákoczis, until it was confiscated in
1714 on behalf of the Habsburg Emperor Joseph I.
During the 1800s, Szarvas became identified with the expression
"Imperial Tokay". Between the World Wars Szarvas was cultivated under
the direction of The Royal Family Vineyard Administration. After 1950,
Szarvas was directly under the supervision of the Viti-Vinicultural
Research Institute in Tarcal, for which reason it became prime source
for the Aszú Eszencia wines of the communist era. This vineyard was
not for sale during the privatization process after the 1989 change, and
remained property of Crown Estates of Hungary, which was formerly the
State Winery.
| Szarvas Dülö near Tolcsva. One of the two Great 1st growths in the Tokaj winegrowing region, shown on a historical lithograph (by Gusztáv Keleti) from the Tokaj Hegyaljai Album, published in 1867. |
Royal Tokaji Wine Co.
Tokaji Aszú 6 puttonyos 2003
"Mézes Mály"
Outstanding Aszú from the formerly Imperial
Great 1st Growth "Mézes Mály" near Tarcal.
232 g/l residual sugar content!
Tokaji Aszú 6 puttonyos 2003
"Mézes Mály"
Outstanding Aszú from the formerly Imperial
Great 1st Growth "Mézes Mály" near Tarcal.
232 g/l residual sugar content!
Click on the button to order one 500ml bottle of
Royal Tokaji Wine Co. 6 puttonyos Aszú "Mézes
Mály" at GBP £75
The price of £75 INCLUDES worldwide EXPRESS
shipping, there are NO additional shipping costs.
We guarantee safe arrival of all bottles, and will
replace or refund any parcel lost in transit.
Royal Tokaji Wine Co. 6 puttonyos Aszú "Mézes
Mály" at GBP £75
The price of £75 INCLUDES worldwide EXPRESS
shipping, there are NO additional shipping costs.
We guarantee safe arrival of all bottles, and will
replace or refund any parcel lost in transit.
| The 1st Class Growths |
1st class growths are the ones which are most exposed to the sun
and the changes of the atmosphere, ideally situated on the
steepest declivities and on their upper parts. In this manner, for
example, the Tokaj mountain is planted quite round about, its soil
is everywhere of the same quality, but the best site is that which
has south exposure, and is perfectly accessible to the air both
from east and west.
Yet, long before 1700, clayey loam soil derived from volcanic rock,
especially riolite, trachyte, and andesite, had become regarded as
preferable. Also loess was a notable soil type. Seventy-six
vineyards were classified as 1st class, or Primae Classis in
contemporary Latin. Some of the famous ones are:
Disznókö "Pig Rock"
Considered to be the most outstanding vineyard of Mezözombor,
and mentioned among the eight most wellknown dülö-s of
Hegyalja, Disznókö is situated on the southern side of a Perlite-
hillock, with open faces to west and east. The name "Pig Rock"
refers to a large stone that was thought to resemble a wild boar. In
the Imperial era, this vineyard was property of Count Melchior
Lónyay (1822-1884), who was K.u.K. finance minister. Also
Archduke Joseph of Austria, owned a vineyard on this tract.
Szerelmi "Brother"
Situated on the southern side of the Tokaj mountain, this dülö was
mentioned as "most noble" in a document of 1777. The name
likely dates to György Szerémy, the court priest of János Szápolyai,
a counterking of Hungary in the 16th century who rebelled against
the House of Habsburg. Ferenc Klobusiczky, who fought against
the anti-Habsburg forces of Thököly in 1683, was rewarded with
vineyard property on Szerelmi, and on the Cserfás tract in Tarcal.
The Klobusiczkys remained notable growers into the 20th century.
Hétszölö "Seven Vines"
This prominent dülö is situated on the southern slopes of Tokaj
mountain. Like Disznókö, Hétszölö was included among the eight
most wellknown dülö-s in 1963. Its name means "seven
vineyards", which refers to the seven families which owned plots
on this land, until the Garai family brought them together to found
the Hétszölö estate in 1502. Several renowned owners have
headed the estate over the years, including Gàspàr Károlyi, the
famous Calvinist preacher, the first person to translate the bible
into Hungarian, and Gàbor Bethlen, Prince of Transylvania from
1613 to 1629. From 1646 on, the Rákoczi princes owned Hétszölö
until 1711, when Prince Rákoczi II has been banned. The Hétszölö
estate then became Imperial Property and was under the control
of the Treasury and the Austro-Hungarian crown for nearly two
centuries. Today, this vineyard is property of the winery Imperial
Domaine of Hétszölö.
Barát "Brother"
Use of the word "brother" goes probably back to at least the 13th
century, in connection with the spread of religious orders and
monasteries. This vineyard near Tarcal was owned by the Pauline
Order in the 15th century. The Pauline order was the earliest
Roman Catholic religious order in the region, and the most active
in winegrowing.
Henye
Probably named after the family Pethö, a prominent wine-growing
family and early owners of the tract. They owned the village Petö-
Henye in southwestern Hungary, before coming to Hegyalja in the
16th century. Like the Térezia growth, Henye is part of those
properties called "Imperial Tokay", which were acquired by the
Habsburg-loyal Hungarian nobleman Antal Grassalkovich (1694-
1771) for the Court in Vienna, in order to increase the area of prime
holdings for the crown in Tarcal and on Tokaj-hill. Until 1730, parts
of Henye were property of the Serbian Brankovich family, which
was involved in Hegyalja since 1420, when despot George
Brankovich acquired Abaújszántó and Szerencs. Today, the
Dereszla winery produces a growth-selected Aszú from this
vineyard, labeled as "Château Henye".
Terézia "Theresa"
The original name was St. Teresa, in honor of Empress Maria
Theresa (1717-1780), for whom it was created in 1751 by
acquiring property on the eastern side of Mézes-Mály, which is
today the direct neighbour of this vineyard. Its hallmark is the small
Terézia Chapel on the top of the hill.
Krakó "Cracow"
The southwestern slopes of this vineyard hillock in Abaújszántó
are considered as one of the town´s two most valuable vineyard
areas. Once preeminent, much of it remained uncultivated after
phylloxera in the late 19th century. The name refers to the Polish
town Cracow, an important early market for Tokaji. In general, the
vineyards of Abaújszántó, which is situated at the edge of the
winegrowing region, are not considered amongst the region´s
most outstanding ones, though good wines are produced there.
But, all the more, the cellars of the town have excellent reputation
for their microclimate and storing qualities. Famous wine-trading
houses established here from the late-18th century on, like
Flegmann, Teitelbaum, Zimmermann and Bilicki (their cellar is
owned by the Pendits winery today).
Betsek
Betsek, also spelled Becsek, is shaped like a crescent moon and
faces southeast. Situated to the east of Nyulászó and Szt. Tamás
in the basin of the 1st Growths in Mád, Betsek faces Király – the
old Royal Vineyard – and Kővágó. The area where the vineyard is
located is typically cold – lower portions of the vineyard have been
known to freeze in the spring. The black volcanic topsoil
contributes to the mineral and lovely black pepper characters in
the wine. Being on the bottom of the valley it is much more
“earthy” than the other 1st Growths. The name refers to the Becsk
family from Abaújszántó, that gained some regional prominence in
the 15th century.
Szent Tamás "St. Thomas"
Szt Tamás faces south, south west and south east and is one of
the core wine vineyards in the Mád commune. Today, Szt. Tamás
is the most expensive vineyard in Mád – if one can buy any land
there at all. Its name apparently connects it to the Pauline Order.
Their widespread presence in Hegyalja during the early centuries
likely accounts for a number of vineyards-names indicating
religiosity. Baron Harkányi owned this vineyard during the Imperial
era. Baron Frigyes Harkányi was the governmental commissioner
of the Paris World Exhibition of 1878 and another member of the
family, Baron János Harkányi was appointed trade minister in
1916. The Royal Tokaji Wine Co. produces a growth-selected 6
puttonyos Aszú from Szt. Tamás grapes, the 1993 Aszú enjoyed
the dubious distinction of being one of the top 100 wines in the
world that ‘you should drink before you die’.
Királyhegy "King´s Hill"
This most famous hill of the Mád village was mentioned among
the eight most wellknown dülö-s of Hegyalja in 1963. Famous
noble families owned tracts in this vineyard, like Prince Esterházy,
Count Wolkenstein, Baron Zichy and Count Battyány. Also the
Andrássy family had property here. Count George Andrássy
founded the Tokaj-Hegyalja Wine-Grower Association in 1857,
which published the classic Tokaj-Hegyaljai Album of 1867. The
name "King" was used to refer to vineyards that belonged to the
king. There are also vineyards named Király in Malá Trna, Tarcal
and Sárospatak.
Makovica
The name of that vineyard in Mád indicates a connection to the
fortress of Makovica, which was erected in the north of the Sáros
County, close to the Polish border, in the 13th century. Originally
acquired for the fortress by the Zudar family, the vineyard and its
domain was owned by several noble families like Rozgonyi,
Rákóczi and Szirmay after the Zudars died out in the latter part of
the 15th century.
Nyulászó "Hare-hunter"
Nyulászó, which was formerly owned by the Piarist Order, is
located on south-, southwest- and southeast-facing slopes
overlooking the village of Mád, contiguous to the Szent Tamás
vineyard. Its red volcanic topsoil produces very elegant, lively
wines. Incredible depth of flavours make this vineyard a favourite
with Burgundy lovers. Because of its unusual soil composition, the
wines that are made from Nyulászó’s grapes are the most
complex wines in the Royal Tokaji Co. portfolio of growth-selected
aszús. This celebrated 1st Growth single vineyard is one of the
most sought after estates in the whole Tokaji region.
Megyer
Megyer is a hill situated on the northern side of Sárospatak, and
its south-facing area is amongst the 1st class tracts. The name
refers to the Megyer estate of neighboring Szabolcs County, this
probably indicates ownership in the 17th century by the noble
Thököly family. Imre Thököly (1657-1705), a high-ranking
Protestant nobleman, incited a rebellion against Catholic
Habsburg rule in 1683-1685, which resulted in confiscation of his
vineyard. During the Imperial era, the Láczay family was another
prominent owner. Today, the Megyer Winery owns the major part of
this vineyard, and produces several growth-selected wines from
Megyer under the label "Château Megyer".
Kincsem "My Treasure"
Situated between Tolcsva and Bodrogolaszi, this vineyard gained
its reputation after the phylloxera. Before, in older publications, it
was just implicit alluded in mention of Zsadány-hegye. Kossuth
said in 1903, that Kincsem was "amongst the foremost vineyards"
of Hegyalja, and related that after phylloxera it had been strikingly
replanted by the owner Baron Friedrich Waldbott following
phylloxera that a banker offered a huge sum for the vineyard.
Gyapáros
Kossuth mentioned this dülö near Tolcsva as "one of the jewels
of the famous Szirmay vineyards" in 1903. This family was involved
with the region and the Tokaji wine development from at least the
15th century, and had close relationship with the Rákóczi and
Drugeth families. Antal Szirmay (1747-1812) became famous with
his book from 1803, which determined to the very first time in the
world, before any other wine region in Europe, the vineyards
according to their classification based on communities
established by the 1772 survey. Count György Szirmay acquired
the town of Szerencs in the late 19th century. Long time before the
Szirmay family, in 1520, the town of Eperjes (today Presov in
Slovakia), which already owned two vineyards in Tolcsva,
purchased vineyard in Gyapáros.
Meszes
The name of this vineyard in Olaszliszka refers to earlier times,
when a hamlet named Meszes lived in the village. It was
mentioned as 1st class in 1798, and also in a document from
1675, which described it as "Meszes optima vinea 1 classis." In
the Imperial era, this vineyard was property of Baron Nicholas Vay.
Beneath becoming president of the Hegyalja Wine-Growing
Society in 1871, he also gained reputation with experimenting with
sparkling wine production, using regional varieties like the Furmint
initially.
Ciróka
This vineyard in Tolcsva, was mentioned among the eight most
wellknown vineyards in 1963. The name refers to a river in Upper
Zemplén (Slovakia), which indicates an early ownership of the
Drugeth clan, which came from Naples in the 14th century, and
had their residence at the Domain Homonna (today Humenné) in
the Ciróka valley. In this heavily forested area of the Homonna
Domain they became heavily involved in smuggling Tokaji into
Poland in the 16th century, when customs regulations became
onerous. The Drugeths died out in 1684. Ciróka is one of the few
tracts known, that was owned by a Greek merchants family. The
Constantins had a vineyard here.
Nyergeshegy "Saddler's Hill"
This prestigious vineyard near Tolcsva had prominent owners.
The town of Bártfa for example, Baron Vécsey-Rajna, Count
Barkóczy, and the families Görgey (Artúr Görgey was General
during Hungarian Revolution in 1848) and Sponer. A curiosity was
the purchasing of vineyard here by a Polish citizen from Cracow,
proceeded by a Hungarian citizen from Kassa (Kosice), since
there were legal restrictions for foreigners regarding real estate
investments.
Szemszúró-hegy "eye-piercing hill"
This tract Sátoraljaújhely was mentioned in the Tokaj-Hegyaljai
Album from 1867, but was called first class in 1950. The princes
Windischgraetz were prominent among the beneficiaries of the
distribution of Hegyalja properties following the confiscations from
pro-Rákóczi boble families after 1711, when the rebellion failed.
Beneath this vineyard, they acquired also others in Sárospatak,
Bodroghalász, Makkoshotyka and Végardó. In the 20th century,
between the two World Wars, Prince Ludwig Windischgraetz
(1882–1968), who was Hungarian nourishing minister at that
time, directed the Tokaji Wine-Growers Association in Mád.
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Oremus "Let us pray"
The history of this vineyard in Sátoraljaújhely dates to at least the
13th century. The Roman Catholic Pauline Order had established
a cloister here by 1221, and the name "Let us pray" suggests, that
the Pauliners developed this vineyard in that period. The Baksa-
Clan owned "Kis-Oremus" in the early yeras. During the early
1500's, the land was confiscated and became property of the
landed nobility. According to the legend, the first aszu wine from
botrytized grapes was produced from its vintage around 1620. At
that time, Zsuzsanna Lórántffy (1600-1660), the wife of Prince
George Rákóczi I, had a large vineyard on Oremus under the
direction of László Maté Szepsi, who is today considered to be the
inventor of the modern aszu wine. Szepsi, a Calvinist preacher,
served his creation to Princess Zsuzsanna only after more than
ten years, in commemoration of the Easter celebrations in 1631.
The ducal family Bretzenheim owned Oremus in the Imperial era.
Today its property of the Oremus winery.
and the changes of the atmosphere, ideally situated on the
steepest declivities and on their upper parts. In this manner, for
example, the Tokaj mountain is planted quite round about, its soil
is everywhere of the same quality, but the best site is that which
has south exposure, and is perfectly accessible to the air both
from east and west.
Yet, long before 1700, clayey loam soil derived from volcanic rock,
especially riolite, trachyte, and andesite, had become regarded as
preferable. Also loess was a notable soil type. Seventy-six
vineyards were classified as 1st class, or Primae Classis in
contemporary Latin. Some of the famous ones are:
Disznókö "Pig Rock"
Considered to be the most outstanding vineyard of Mezözombor,
and mentioned among the eight most wellknown dülö-s of
Hegyalja, Disznókö is situated on the southern side of a Perlite-
hillock, with open faces to west and east. The name "Pig Rock"
refers to a large stone that was thought to resemble a wild boar. In
the Imperial era, this vineyard was property of Count Melchior
Lónyay (1822-1884), who was K.u.K. finance minister. Also
Archduke Joseph of Austria, owned a vineyard on this tract.
Szerelmi "Brother"
Situated on the southern side of the Tokaj mountain, this dülö was
mentioned as "most noble" in a document of 1777. The name
likely dates to György Szerémy, the court priest of János Szápolyai,
a counterking of Hungary in the 16th century who rebelled against
the House of Habsburg. Ferenc Klobusiczky, who fought against
the anti-Habsburg forces of Thököly in 1683, was rewarded with
vineyard property on Szerelmi, and on the Cserfás tract in Tarcal.
The Klobusiczkys remained notable growers into the 20th century.
Hétszölö "Seven Vines"
This prominent dülö is situated on the southern slopes of Tokaj
mountain. Like Disznókö, Hétszölö was included among the eight
most wellknown dülö-s in 1963. Its name means "seven
vineyards", which refers to the seven families which owned plots
on this land, until the Garai family brought them together to found
the Hétszölö estate in 1502. Several renowned owners have
headed the estate over the years, including Gàspàr Károlyi, the
famous Calvinist preacher, the first person to translate the bible
into Hungarian, and Gàbor Bethlen, Prince of Transylvania from
1613 to 1629. From 1646 on, the Rákoczi princes owned Hétszölö
until 1711, when Prince Rákoczi II has been banned. The Hétszölö
estate then became Imperial Property and was under the control
of the Treasury and the Austro-Hungarian crown for nearly two
centuries. Today, this vineyard is property of the winery Imperial
Domaine of Hétszölö.
Barát "Brother"
Use of the word "brother" goes probably back to at least the 13th
century, in connection with the spread of religious orders and
monasteries. This vineyard near Tarcal was owned by the Pauline
Order in the 15th century. The Pauline order was the earliest
Roman Catholic religious order in the region, and the most active
in winegrowing.
Henye
Probably named after the family Pethö, a prominent wine-growing
family and early owners of the tract. They owned the village Petö-
Henye in southwestern Hungary, before coming to Hegyalja in the
16th century. Like the Térezia growth, Henye is part of those
properties called "Imperial Tokay", which were acquired by the
Habsburg-loyal Hungarian nobleman Antal Grassalkovich (1694-
1771) for the Court in Vienna, in order to increase the area of prime
holdings for the crown in Tarcal and on Tokaj-hill. Until 1730, parts
of Henye were property of the Serbian Brankovich family, which
was involved in Hegyalja since 1420, when despot George
Brankovich acquired Abaújszántó and Szerencs. Today, the
Dereszla winery produces a growth-selected Aszú from this
vineyard, labeled as "Château Henye".
Terézia "Theresa"
The original name was St. Teresa, in honor of Empress Maria
Theresa (1717-1780), for whom it was created in 1751 by
acquiring property on the eastern side of Mézes-Mály, which is
today the direct neighbour of this vineyard. Its hallmark is the small
Terézia Chapel on the top of the hill.
Krakó "Cracow"
The southwestern slopes of this vineyard hillock in Abaújszántó
are considered as one of the town´s two most valuable vineyard
areas. Once preeminent, much of it remained uncultivated after
phylloxera in the late 19th century. The name refers to the Polish
town Cracow, an important early market for Tokaji. In general, the
vineyards of Abaújszántó, which is situated at the edge of the
winegrowing region, are not considered amongst the region´s
most outstanding ones, though good wines are produced there.
But, all the more, the cellars of the town have excellent reputation
for their microclimate and storing qualities. Famous wine-trading
houses established here from the late-18th century on, like
Flegmann, Teitelbaum, Zimmermann and Bilicki (their cellar is
owned by the Pendits winery today).
Betsek
Betsek, also spelled Becsek, is shaped like a crescent moon and
faces southeast. Situated to the east of Nyulászó and Szt. Tamás
in the basin of the 1st Growths in Mád, Betsek faces Király – the
old Royal Vineyard – and Kővágó. The area where the vineyard is
located is typically cold – lower portions of the vineyard have been
known to freeze in the spring. The black volcanic topsoil
contributes to the mineral and lovely black pepper characters in
the wine. Being on the bottom of the valley it is much more
“earthy” than the other 1st Growths. The name refers to the Becsk
family from Abaújszántó, that gained some regional prominence in
the 15th century.
Szent Tamás "St. Thomas"
Szt Tamás faces south, south west and south east and is one of
the core wine vineyards in the Mád commune. Today, Szt. Tamás
is the most expensive vineyard in Mád – if one can buy any land
there at all. Its name apparently connects it to the Pauline Order.
Their widespread presence in Hegyalja during the early centuries
likely accounts for a number of vineyards-names indicating
religiosity. Baron Harkányi owned this vineyard during the Imperial
era. Baron Frigyes Harkányi was the governmental commissioner
of the Paris World Exhibition of 1878 and another member of the
family, Baron János Harkányi was appointed trade minister in
1916. The Royal Tokaji Wine Co. produces a growth-selected 6
puttonyos Aszú from Szt. Tamás grapes, the 1993 Aszú enjoyed
the dubious distinction of being one of the top 100 wines in the
world that ‘you should drink before you die’.
Királyhegy "King´s Hill"
This most famous hill of the Mád village was mentioned among
the eight most wellknown dülö-s of Hegyalja in 1963. Famous
noble families owned tracts in this vineyard, like Prince Esterházy,
Count Wolkenstein, Baron Zichy and Count Battyány. Also the
Andrássy family had property here. Count George Andrássy
founded the Tokaj-Hegyalja Wine-Grower Association in 1857,
which published the classic Tokaj-Hegyaljai Album of 1867. The
name "King" was used to refer to vineyards that belonged to the
king. There are also vineyards named Király in Malá Trna, Tarcal
and Sárospatak.
Makovica
The name of that vineyard in Mád indicates a connection to the
fortress of Makovica, which was erected in the north of the Sáros
County, close to the Polish border, in the 13th century. Originally
acquired for the fortress by the Zudar family, the vineyard and its
domain was owned by several noble families like Rozgonyi,
Rákóczi and Szirmay after the Zudars died out in the latter part of
the 15th century.
Nyulászó "Hare-hunter"
Nyulászó, which was formerly owned by the Piarist Order, is
located on south-, southwest- and southeast-facing slopes
overlooking the village of Mád, contiguous to the Szent Tamás
vineyard. Its red volcanic topsoil produces very elegant, lively
wines. Incredible depth of flavours make this vineyard a favourite
with Burgundy lovers. Because of its unusual soil composition, the
wines that are made from Nyulászó’s grapes are the most
complex wines in the Royal Tokaji Co. portfolio of growth-selected
aszús. This celebrated 1st Growth single vineyard is one of the
most sought after estates in the whole Tokaji region.
Megyer
Megyer is a hill situated on the northern side of Sárospatak, and
its south-facing area is amongst the 1st class tracts. The name
refers to the Megyer estate of neighboring Szabolcs County, this
probably indicates ownership in the 17th century by the noble
Thököly family. Imre Thököly (1657-1705), a high-ranking
Protestant nobleman, incited a rebellion against Catholic
Habsburg rule in 1683-1685, which resulted in confiscation of his
vineyard. During the Imperial era, the Láczay family was another
prominent owner. Today, the Megyer Winery owns the major part of
this vineyard, and produces several growth-selected wines from
Megyer under the label "Château Megyer".
Kincsem "My Treasure"
Situated between Tolcsva and Bodrogolaszi, this vineyard gained
its reputation after the phylloxera. Before, in older publications, it
was just implicit alluded in mention of Zsadány-hegye. Kossuth
said in 1903, that Kincsem was "amongst the foremost vineyards"
of Hegyalja, and related that after phylloxera it had been strikingly
replanted by the owner Baron Friedrich Waldbott following
phylloxera that a banker offered a huge sum for the vineyard.
Gyapáros
Kossuth mentioned this dülö near Tolcsva as "one of the jewels
of the famous Szirmay vineyards" in 1903. This family was involved
with the region and the Tokaji wine development from at least the
15th century, and had close relationship with the Rákóczi and
Drugeth families. Antal Szirmay (1747-1812) became famous with
his book from 1803, which determined to the very first time in the
world, before any other wine region in Europe, the vineyards
according to their classification based on communities
established by the 1772 survey. Count György Szirmay acquired
the town of Szerencs in the late 19th century. Long time before the
Szirmay family, in 1520, the town of Eperjes (today Presov in
Slovakia), which already owned two vineyards in Tolcsva,
purchased vineyard in Gyapáros.
Meszes
The name of this vineyard in Olaszliszka refers to earlier times,
when a hamlet named Meszes lived in the village. It was
mentioned as 1st class in 1798, and also in a document from
1675, which described it as "Meszes optima vinea 1 classis." In
the Imperial era, this vineyard was property of Baron Nicholas Vay.
Beneath becoming president of the Hegyalja Wine-Growing
Society in 1871, he also gained reputation with experimenting with
sparkling wine production, using regional varieties like the Furmint
initially.
Ciróka
This vineyard in Tolcsva, was mentioned among the eight most
wellknown vineyards in 1963. The name refers to a river in Upper
Zemplén (Slovakia), which indicates an early ownership of the
Drugeth clan, which came from Naples in the 14th century, and
had their residence at the Domain Homonna (today Humenné) in
the Ciróka valley. In this heavily forested area of the Homonna
Domain they became heavily involved in smuggling Tokaji into
Poland in the 16th century, when customs regulations became
onerous. The Drugeths died out in 1684. Ciróka is one of the few
tracts known, that was owned by a Greek merchants family. The
Constantins had a vineyard here.
Nyergeshegy "Saddler's Hill"
This prestigious vineyard near Tolcsva had prominent owners.
The town of Bártfa for example, Baron Vécsey-Rajna, Count
Barkóczy, and the families Görgey (Artúr Görgey was General
during Hungarian Revolution in 1848) and Sponer. A curiosity was
the purchasing of vineyard here by a Polish citizen from Cracow,
proceeded by a Hungarian citizen from Kassa (Kosice), since
there were legal restrictions for foreigners regarding real estate
investments.
Szemszúró-hegy "eye-piercing hill"
This tract Sátoraljaújhely was mentioned in the Tokaj-Hegyaljai
Album from 1867, but was called first class in 1950. The princes
Windischgraetz were prominent among the beneficiaries of the
distribution of Hegyalja properties following the confiscations from
pro-Rákóczi boble families after 1711, when the rebellion failed.
Beneath this vineyard, they acquired also others in Sárospatak,
Bodroghalász, Makkoshotyka and Végardó. In the 20th century,
between the two World Wars, Prince Ludwig Windischgraetz
(1882–1968), who was Hungarian nourishing minister at that
time, directed the Tokaji Wine-Growers Association in Mád.
.
Oremus "Let us pray"
The history of this vineyard in Sátoraljaújhely dates to at least the
13th century. The Roman Catholic Pauline Order had established
a cloister here by 1221, and the name "Let us pray" suggests, that
the Pauliners developed this vineyard in that period. The Baksa-
Clan owned "Kis-Oremus" in the early yeras. During the early
1500's, the land was confiscated and became property of the
landed nobility. According to the legend, the first aszu wine from
botrytized grapes was produced from its vintage around 1620. At
that time, Zsuzsanna Lórántffy (1600-1660), the wife of Prince
George Rákóczi I, had a large vineyard on Oremus under the
direction of László Maté Szepsi, who is today considered to be the
inventor of the modern aszu wine. Szepsi, a Calvinist preacher,
served his creation to Princess Zsuzsanna only after more than
ten years, in commemoration of the Easter celebrations in 1631.
The ducal family Bretzenheim owned Oremus in the Imperial era.
Today its property of the Oremus winery.
Disnókö near Mezözombor. Today this vineyard
is owned by the famous Disznókö winery. The old
presshouse in this picture, "Sárga Borház,
contains a restaurant today, and the winery's
visitors centre.
Count Melchior Lónyay (1822-1884), K. u. K.
finance minister, and one of the former owners of
the Disznókö vineyard.
is owned by the famous Disznókö winery. The old
presshouse in this picture, "Sárga Borház,
contains a restaurant today, and the winery's
visitors centre.
Count Melchior Lónyay (1822-1884), K. u. K.
finance minister, and one of the former owners of
the Disznókö vineyard.
Nagy-Kopasz Hill near Tokaj, with several excellent vineyards. The left
side is Nagyszölö, which was former property of Count Emerich
Degenfeld. On the right, you can see the former Imperial vineyard
"Hétszölö", and above this, "Garai", former property of Károly Vecsey.
side is Nagyszölö, which was former property of Count Emerich
Degenfeld. On the right, you can see the former Imperial vineyard
"Hétszölö", and above this, "Garai", former property of Károly Vecsey.
Tokaj, taken from the plain of the left bank of the Tissa river. From this
side, the vineyards with southeastern exposure can be seen.
side, the vineyards with southeastern exposure can be seen.
Tarcal, surveyed from the Tissa
lowlands. On the left side in the
background there is the vineyard
Terézia with its chapel on the top. In
the middle, behind the village in the
background, the Henye hill between
Tarcal and Bodrogkeresztúr, with its
vineyard.
Empress Maria Theresa
(1717-1780)
lowlands. On the left side in the
background there is the vineyard
Terézia with its chapel on the top. In
the middle, behind the village in the
background, the Henye hill between
Tarcal and Bodrogkeresztúr, with its
vineyard.
Empress Maria Theresa
(1717-1780)
Mád, with the right side of the valley parted off by a row of hills, upon
which are situated vineyards with a clay soil. The copped hill in the back
is the Várhegy hill from Tállya, with excellent vineyards.
Mád was the richest village of the region in former times. Weddings and
famous balls took place in Mád every year after the grape harvest.
which are situated vineyards with a clay soil. The copped hill in the back
is the Várhegy hill from Tállya, with excellent vineyards.
Mád was the richest village of the region in former times. Weddings and
famous balls took place in Mád every year after the grape harvest.
Tállya, surveyed from the south.
Bodrogkeresztúr, taken from the north slope of the Tokaj mountain,
where are some 3rd class vineyards like Márjás, Zúgó and Péchi.
where are some 3rd class vineyards like Márjás, Zúgó and Péchi.
Although Tokaj is the most famous locality of the region, there are
spots which produce wines which are more preferred, as excelling
in strenght and arome, like wines from Mád or Tolcsva. 3rd class
growths are mainly the ones with exposure to the west or north,
which is the case on the north slope of the Tokaj mountain. Here,
the lack of water is the problem, which nature tries to regulate with
wine. Still, the most important difference 3rd class and 1st or 2nd
class growths refers to their exposure, since soil type is from the
same quality. Here are some examples of relevant 3rd class
growths, out of thirty-eight:
Máriás
Situated on the northern side of the Tokaj mountain. It has also
been known as Máriassy, in reference to a noble family of Sáros
County. Before being blended into the Máriás growth, there was a
small vineyard called "Veres" on this tract, which was rented by
the Imperial Russian Court beginning in 1746. Wilhelm Leopold
Draheim (1640-1693), director of the vineyards administered for
the Habsburgs by the Szepes Chamber, listed the Veres vineyard
among "the most select vineyards" of Tokaj.
Mestervölgy "Master's vale"
Also on the northern side of the Tokaj mountain, but it belongs to
the commune of Tarcal. The name might date to the Micsk clan,
which became significant in the region after the Tatar invasion in
the 13th century. One of the famous clan members was Misck
Bán, who was also called Mester, since he was highly skilled in
craft. He appears as "Viceroy" in the opera "Bánk Bán" of Ferenc
Erkel.
Pécsi
On the northern side of Tokaj mountain. The name refers to the
noble Péchy family, who became landlords of Zémplen County in
the 16th century. This tract, along with other family vineyards, were
confiscated by the Habsburg authorities in 1686 becaus the
Péchy family supported the rebellion of Imre Thököly in
1683-1685.
Palandor "Paul-Andrew"
A tract of lesser quality near Olaszliszka. The name "Paul-Andrew"
suggests an early connection to a church or monastery. It was at
one time part of an ecclesiastic estate administered by the
Szepes Chamber - the body through which the Habsburgs
exerted trade control over the eastern part of Royal Hungary.
spots which produce wines which are more preferred, as excelling
in strenght and arome, like wines from Mád or Tolcsva. 3rd class
growths are mainly the ones with exposure to the west or north,
which is the case on the north slope of the Tokaj mountain. Here,
the lack of water is the problem, which nature tries to regulate with
wine. Still, the most important difference 3rd class and 1st or 2nd
class growths refers to their exposure, since soil type is from the
same quality. Here are some examples of relevant 3rd class
growths, out of thirty-eight:
Máriás
Situated on the northern side of the Tokaj mountain. It has also
been known as Máriassy, in reference to a noble family of Sáros
County. Before being blended into the Máriás growth, there was a
small vineyard called "Veres" on this tract, which was rented by
the Imperial Russian Court beginning in 1746. Wilhelm Leopold
Draheim (1640-1693), director of the vineyards administered for
the Habsburgs by the Szepes Chamber, listed the Veres vineyard
among "the most select vineyards" of Tokaj.
Mestervölgy "Master's vale"
Also on the northern side of the Tokaj mountain, but it belongs to
the commune of Tarcal. The name might date to the Micsk clan,
which became significant in the region after the Tatar invasion in
the 13th century. One of the famous clan members was Misck
Bán, who was also called Mester, since he was highly skilled in
craft. He appears as "Viceroy" in the opera "Bánk Bán" of Ferenc
Erkel.
Pécsi
On the northern side of Tokaj mountain. The name refers to the
noble Péchy family, who became landlords of Zémplen County in
the 16th century. This tract, along with other family vineyards, were
confiscated by the Habsburg authorities in 1686 becaus the
Péchy family supported the rebellion of Imre Thököly in
1683-1685.
Palandor "Paul-Andrew"
A tract of lesser quality near Olaszliszka. The name "Paul-Andrew"
suggests an early connection to a church or monastery. It was at
one time part of an ecclesiastic estate administered by the
Szepes Chamber - the body through which the Habsburgs
exerted trade control over the eastern part of Royal Hungary.
| The 3rd Class Growths |
Meszes, a vineyard near Olaszliszka, with the press house and the
summerhouse of Baron Nicholas Vay, who was the owner of Meszes.
summerhouse of Baron Nicholas Vay, who was the owner of Meszes.
| "Szt. Tamás" 2003 |
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Vineyards rated as second class are often found on hills with first
class rating, but are situated on their lower parts, and with lesser
degree of slope. Below the 120-meter level, stoniness declines,
and cold air sinks there. Also, in account of lesser heat retention, a
soil type called stone-dust was less esteemed than others like
loess or riolite. On the Tokaj mountain for example, the vineyards
on slopes with southeastern exposure are considered 2nd class.
Amongst fifty-nine 2nd class growths, the most notable are:
Peröc
A vineyard in Tarcal which name seems to connect the tract to the
Jászó fortress of Abaúj County, which included a Village named
Perecze, whose inhabitants probably worked the tract.
Várhegy "Fortress-hill"
Várhegy near Bodrogkisfalud, with some ruins from the Ottoman
time on top, is very rich in minerals. Today, its sidetracts
Barakonyi and Huza-dülö are treated as individual vineyards as
well. The hill has been property of the Rákoczi family. Later, after
their defeat in 1711, Baron Waldbott was the prominent new
owner. The Waldbott family was an Austrian-German family, that
became a major owner of vineyards in Tokaj-Hegyalja, with 160
hectares spread throughout the region. They also acquired the
huge Rákóczi cellar at Erdöbenye, which is partly owned by the
Illés Pince winery today. After phylloxera at the end of the 19th
century, Baron Friedrich Waldbott was a leading figure in the
construction of Hegyalja, and had nearly half of his vineyard area
replanted with American root-stocks. The sidetract Barakonyi on
Várhegy is the famous part of, it was mentioned to be one of the
village's two tracts that produce the most outstanding wine. Huza-
dülö is the southeastern sidetract of Várhegy, and was probably
part of Count Falkenheim's property on Várhegy. Today, the Illés
Pince owns vineyard on Huza-dülö.
Öszhegy "Gray-hill"
This vineyard from Mád was originally called "Uszhegy", refering to
the Usz clan of Sáros County. This suggests a very early origin,
possibly even prior the Tatar invasion of 1241-1242. The Usz clan
is one of the very old noble clans, they were descended from the
ancient Magyar conquerors. Their interest must have extended to
Tokaj during the late 17th century, when Anna Usz married a
Dessewffy, a major aristocratic family of the region, that provided
several hussar officers (János Dessewffy commanded the
fortress of Tokaj), and was also active in winegrowing (there is a
vineyard called Dessewffy in Tokaj). In the late 19th century the
name Öszhegy came into general use, no doubt because nobody
any longer remembered the Usz clan.
Birsalmás "Quince"
The tiny Birsalmás vineyard borders the town of Mad and its gently
sloping vineyards face south east. The name alludes to a onetime
quince orchard. Today, the Royal Tokaji Wine Co. produces a
single-vineyard 5 puttonyos Aszú from Birsalmás grapes, which
are mainly Harslevelü. Its their only single-vineyard aszu from a
2nd class growth.
Gilányi
This dülö had no own identity in the past, but it can be considered
as part of the Várhegy from Tolcsva, which was classified as 2nd
class. The name refers to the family Ghyllányi. György Ghyllany
was counsil of the Hungarian Chamber and was involved with
confiscations of vineyard properties following the anti-Habsburg
rebellions of that era. He was rewarded with the rank of a baron,
and with some vineyard property as well.
Dereszla
This vineyard, which is the northernmost loess area along the
Bodrog River, was not explicitly classified. However, it was not
mentioned between the 1st class vineyards of Bodrogkeresztúr.
Though, the vineyard's renown dates to former ownership and
improvements by Count Wolkenstein after phylloxera in the late
19th century. Earlier, Ferenc Rákóczi's sister Julianna owned this
estate. She got married in 1691 to the French Earl Ferdinand-
Gobert Aspremont-Reckheim. But the Aspremont House was left
without a male heir so through the only female descendant’s
marriage it became a Wolkenstein estate. The vineyard's history
goes back even until the 13th century. From 1605 Bocskai, then
Bethlen, Princes of Transylvania, managed the land from the
eastern side of the Dereszla Hill. Today, the winery Château
Dereszla is owner of the vineyard.
Meleg-oldal "Warm Side"
Situated on the southwestern slope of Tokaj mountain, this
vineyard was classified as 2nd class in 1798 and 1867, but as 1st
class in 1950. Two vineyards in this this tract were rented after
1746 by Lieutenant-Colonel Fjodor Vishnyevskij for Tsarina
Elisabeth. The Russian Imperial Court held an own Wine
Purveyors’ Commission in Tokaj for over 60 years.
class rating, but are situated on their lower parts, and with lesser
degree of slope. Below the 120-meter level, stoniness declines,
and cold air sinks there. Also, in account of lesser heat retention, a
soil type called stone-dust was less esteemed than others like
loess or riolite. On the Tokaj mountain for example, the vineyards
on slopes with southeastern exposure are considered 2nd class.
Amongst fifty-nine 2nd class growths, the most notable are:
Peröc
A vineyard in Tarcal which name seems to connect the tract to the
Jászó fortress of Abaúj County, which included a Village named
Perecze, whose inhabitants probably worked the tract.
Várhegy "Fortress-hill"
Várhegy near Bodrogkisfalud, with some ruins from the Ottoman
time on top, is very rich in minerals. Today, its sidetracts
Barakonyi and Huza-dülö are treated as individual vineyards as
well. The hill has been property of the Rákoczi family. Later, after
their defeat in 1711, Baron Waldbott was the prominent new
owner. The Waldbott family was an Austrian-German family, that
became a major owner of vineyards in Tokaj-Hegyalja, with 160
hectares spread throughout the region. They also acquired the
huge Rákóczi cellar at Erdöbenye, which is partly owned by the
Illés Pince winery today. After phylloxera at the end of the 19th
century, Baron Friedrich Waldbott was a leading figure in the
construction of Hegyalja, and had nearly half of his vineyard area
replanted with American root-stocks. The sidetract Barakonyi on
Várhegy is the famous part of, it was mentioned to be one of the
village's two tracts that produce the most outstanding wine. Huza-
dülö is the southeastern sidetract of Várhegy, and was probably
part of Count Falkenheim's property on Várhegy. Today, the Illés
Pince owns vineyard on Huza-dülö.
Öszhegy "Gray-hill"
This vineyard from Mád was originally called "Uszhegy", refering to
the Usz clan of Sáros County. This suggests a very early origin,
possibly even prior the Tatar invasion of 1241-1242. The Usz clan
is one of the very old noble clans, they were descended from the
ancient Magyar conquerors. Their interest must have extended to
Tokaj during the late 17th century, when Anna Usz married a
Dessewffy, a major aristocratic family of the region, that provided
several hussar officers (János Dessewffy commanded the
fortress of Tokaj), and was also active in winegrowing (there is a
vineyard called Dessewffy in Tokaj). In the late 19th century the
name Öszhegy came into general use, no doubt because nobody
any longer remembered the Usz clan.
Birsalmás "Quince"
The tiny Birsalmás vineyard borders the town of Mad and its gently
sloping vineyards face south east. The name alludes to a onetime
quince orchard. Today, the Royal Tokaji Wine Co. produces a
single-vineyard 5 puttonyos Aszú from Birsalmás grapes, which
are mainly Harslevelü. Its their only single-vineyard aszu from a
2nd class growth.
Gilányi
This dülö had no own identity in the past, but it can be considered
as part of the Várhegy from Tolcsva, which was classified as 2nd
class. The name refers to the family Ghyllányi. György Ghyllany
was counsil of the Hungarian Chamber and was involved with
confiscations of vineyard properties following the anti-Habsburg
rebellions of that era. He was rewarded with the rank of a baron,
and with some vineyard property as well.
Dereszla
This vineyard, which is the northernmost loess area along the
Bodrog River, was not explicitly classified. However, it was not
mentioned between the 1st class vineyards of Bodrogkeresztúr.
Though, the vineyard's renown dates to former ownership and
improvements by Count Wolkenstein after phylloxera in the late
19th century. Earlier, Ferenc Rákóczi's sister Julianna owned this
estate. She got married in 1691 to the French Earl Ferdinand-
Gobert Aspremont-Reckheim. But the Aspremont House was left
without a male heir so through the only female descendant’s
marriage it became a Wolkenstein estate. The vineyard's history
goes back even until the 13th century. From 1605 Bocskai, then
Bethlen, Princes of Transylvania, managed the land from the
eastern side of the Dereszla Hill. Today, the winery Château
Dereszla is owner of the vineyard.
Meleg-oldal "Warm Side"
Situated on the southwestern slope of Tokaj mountain, this
vineyard was classified as 2nd class in 1798 and 1867, but as 1st
class in 1950. Two vineyards in this this tract were rented after
1746 by Lieutenant-Colonel Fjodor Vishnyevskij for Tsarina
Elisabeth. The Russian Imperial Court held an own Wine
Purveyors’ Commission in Tokaj for over 60 years.
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Várhegy in Bodrogkisfalud. Famous families like Rákóczi, Waldbott,
Barakonyi, Falkenheim and Hantos owned tracts on it. On the upper left
side of the hill is the Barakonyi-sidetract. The Huza-dülö sidetract are the
slopes on the right side of the hill.
Barakonyi, Falkenheim and Hantos owned tracts on it. On the upper left
side of the hill is the Barakonyi-sidetract. The Huza-dülö sidetract are the
slopes on the right side of the hill.
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Count Ferenc Barkóczi (1700-1765),
and Artúr Görgey (right, 1818-1916)
former co-owners of the Nyergeshegy
vineyard in Tolcsva
and Artúr Görgey (right, 1818-1916)
former co-owners of the Nyergeshegy
vineyard in Tolcsva
Tolcsva from the southeast. On the right side, there are hills with riolit
soil, with excellent vineyards like Elöhegy, Petrács and Várhegy.
soil, with excellent vineyards like Elöhegy, Petrács and Várhegy.
Tokay Essence 1914
from Baron Maillot's
vineyard Bányasz
from Baron Maillot's
vineyard Bányasz
Bányasz "Miner"
This vineyard in Tállya was former
property of Baron Maillot. Some
Essencia from his estate, vintage 1914,
has been imported to England by Berry
Bros. in 1933. Bányasz was the
surname of a prominent family of the
region in the 15th century. A section of
the Bányasz tract was once called
"Bártfai", which became well known after
the town Bártfa (today Bardejov,
Slovakia) purchased vineyard there in
1485. In the year 1562, even the council
of Trent distinguished the wine of Tállya
with its approbation, and the Pope
proclaimed: "summum pontificem Talia
vina decent.". Once, the ducal family
Bretzenheim, and the towns Kassa
(Kosice), Eperjes (Presov) and Bártfa
(Bartejov) owned larger estates here.
This vineyard in Tállya was former
property of Baron Maillot. Some
Essencia from his estate, vintage 1914,
has been imported to England by Berry
Bros. in 1933. Bányasz was the
surname of a prominent family of the
region in the 15th century. A section of
the Bányasz tract was once called
"Bártfai", which became well known after
the town Bártfa (today Bardejov,
Slovakia) purchased vineyard there in
1485. In the year 1562, even the council
of Trent distinguished the wine of Tállya
with its approbation, and the Pope
proclaimed: "summum pontificem Talia
vina decent.". Once, the ducal family
Bretzenheim, and the towns Kassa
(Kosice), Eperjes (Presov) and Bártfa
(Bartejov) owned larger estates here.
Varoldal, near Sároraljaújhely in 1867. On the slope between the hills
Sátorhegy on the right and Várhegy in the middle, there is Prince
Bretzenheim's vineyard Oremus. Next to it on the slope of Várhegy are
vineyards of the Piarist Order and the Dokus family.
Sátorhegy on the right and Várhegy in the middle, there is Prince
Bretzenheim's vineyard Oremus. Next to it on the slope of Várhegy are
vineyards of the Piarist Order and the Dokus family.
Erdöbénye surveyed from the Mulató hill. This town has the largest cellar
in Tokaj-Hegyalja, with two floors and a capacity of 2,000 barrels. Once it
was property of the Rákóczis, later of the Szirmay family, and today its
partly owned by the Illés Pince winery.
in Tokaj-Hegyalja, with two floors and a capacity of 2,000 barrels. Once it
was property of the Rákóczis, later of the Szirmay family, and today its
partly owned by the Illés Pince winery.
Miklós Takács
Tokaji Essencia 2000
"Nyulászó" 1st Class Growth
A superb, gold-awarded millenium Essencia with
over 50% residual sugar content, from Miklós
Takács' small family winery in Mád.
sugar: 514 g/l !
Tokaji Essencia 2000
"Nyulászó" 1st Class Growth
A superb, gold-awarded millenium Essencia with
over 50% residual sugar content, from Miklós
Takács' small family winery in Mád.
sugar: 514 g/l !
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Takács Tokaji Essencia 2000 at GBP £225
The price of £225 INCLUDES worldwide EXPRESS
shipping, there are NO additional shipping costs.
We guarantee safe arrival of all bottles, and will
replace or refund any parcel lost in transit