The Tokaji Blend grape is fashioned from the vernacular wine grape varieties of Hungary. Hailing from the rustic terroirs of the Tokaj-Hegyalja region, this artistic Medley of wines is celebrated for its illustrious Tokaji Aszu dessert wine, a captivating libation venerated across the world.
The enchanting blend prominently comprises three essential grape varieties. Foremost, the Furmint grape, which dominates the blend, is famed for its high acidity and susceptibility to noble rot, Botrytis cinerea, lending itself to the creation of sweet, luscious wines. Next, the Harslevelu variety, revered for its opulent floral aromas, adds considerable depth to the blend. Finally, the Yellow Muscat, with its characteristic musky perfume, often serves as the blend's icing on the cake.
Indeed, Furmint and Harslevelu are the most important components of the blend, contributing a majority of the wine's weight and aromatic body. Yellow Muscat, on the other hand, while less proportionally significant, imparts tantalising depth, and a touch of Muscat's trademark muskiness. Lesser varieties can include Zeta and Koverszolo.
The result is a blend that produces a beguilingly sweet, intensely golden wine, often compared to the famed Sauternes of Bordeaux. The Tokaji Aszu wines are known for their rich flavours of apricot, honey, and sweet spices. Lesser known, however, are the dry Tokaji wines – equally delightful, and a testament to the blend's versatility.
The Tokaji Blend grape has withstood the trials of time, surviving the phylloxera plague of the late 19th century, and later the tumultuous politics of the 20th century. Its heritage is steeped in Hungarian tradition, and it continues to distinguish itself to this day as a unique and mesmerising facet of the wine world. Its enduring appeal and the sumptuous, full-bodied wines it creates are, without doubt, a testament to the remarkable prowess of the Tokaji Blend grape.
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