It’s really a pleasure to pay a visit to the wineries in Tokaj during all the seasons, as they keep their doors open all year for visitors. For those who enjoy good warm weather in a less busy time, spring is the ideal season. However, if you prefer to observe the harvest season and gain firsthand experience harvesting grapes, autumn is the season for you. Winter in the regions has its own beauty with winter sports activities in Kopasz – Hegy.

Wineries in Tokaj are mostly historical wine estates run by several generations of talented winemakers. Internationally recognized wineries of Tokaj found an excellent balance combining traditional and modern ways of winemaking. You will also find small family wineries producing one-of-a-kind, organic wines with all the respect to nature.

All of the wineries in Tokaj give visitors one-of-a-kind wine experiences. Most wineries provide events for children, bus parking for large groups, and access for people with limited mobility. In addition, some wineries welcome pets and allow them inside their cellars. There are also hotel and restaurant options, and all wineries have cellar door sales.
It is also worth noting that wineries have a farm with a well-equipped bar for private events. However, you can check the availability of the services on our page.

Tokay wines consist mainly of 6 grape varieties: Furmint, Hárslevelű, Sárgamuskotály (Yellow Muscat), Kabar, Kövérszőlő and Zeta.

Furmint occupies about 70% of Tokay vineyards. It is used to make sweet and dry wines. Young wines from Furmint are a tone of fresh apples, aged in barrels-tones of honey and nuts.

Hárslevelű (hun. Harslevelu-linden leaf) – the second most important variety of Tokay, which occupies 30 % of plantings. Harschlevelu is made into light, dry wines with floral aromas and mineral notes. A blend of Furmint and Harshlevelu is the basis of Tokay’s sweet wines.

Sárgamuskotály, aka Yellow Muscat, is a tint component of Tokay blends. It makes an excellent monosort dessert wine as well.

Some words to remember before you visit wineries in Tokaj:

“Egészségére!” – [egész‧sé‧gé‧re] – Cheers!
“Bor” – Wine
“Pincészet”- Winery
“Borkóstolás” – Wine tasting
“Borút” – Wine route