Upper Hungary, also known as the Tokaj wine region, is located in northeastern Hungary and southeastern Slovakia. It is one of the oldest and most famous wine regions in the world, renowned for its sweet dessert wines made from botrytized grapes. The history of winemaking in the region dates back to the 12th century, and the region has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2002.
The main grape varieties used in the production of Tokaj wines are Furmint, Hárslevelű, and Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains. These grapes are used to produce a range of sweet dessert wines, including Tokaji Aszú, Tokaji Szamorodni, and Tokaji Essencia. Tokaji Aszú is the most famous of these wines, and is made from botrytized grapes that are hand-picked and then aged in oak barrels for several years.
The main grape varieties used in the production of Tokaj wines are Furmint, Hárslevelű, and Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains. These grapes are used to produce a range of sweet dessert wines, including Tokaji Aszú, Tokaji Szamorodni, and Tokaji Essencia. Tokaji Aszú is the most famous of these wines, and is made from botrytized grapes that are hand-picked and then aged in oak barrels for several years.
Tokaji Essencia is one of the rarest and most expensive wines in the world, with a single bottle often selling for thousands of dollars. It is made from the free-run juice of botrytized grapes, and has an extremely high sugar content and low alcohol content, often less than 3% ABV.