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Tokaj Wines Shine Bright at International Competition

Tokaj wines from Hungary have once again proven their excellence at the 3rd Winelovers Wine Awards international competition. The competition, held at the Corinthia Hotel in Budapest, showcased the best wines from Central and Eastern Europe, with Tokaj wines standing out among the 868 entries.

A three-day blind tasting by international wine experts, including renowned masters of wine and master sommeliers, resulted in six wines from the Tokaj wine region receiving the Grand Prix award. These included an essence, two aszús, a traditional Tokaj wine, a dry Furmint, and a dry Hárslevelű.

The highlight of the competition was the 2008 Tokaji Eszencia from Matyisák Pince and Kádárüzem, which received a record-breaking score of 97 points. The barrel-aged white wine category was won by István Balassa’s 2022 Kakas Tokaji Furmint, while Éva Dóka Pincészet’s 2021 Hárslevelű took the prize for the reductive white wine category.

Other winners included Szentpéteri Borpince’ 2023 Néró Rosé for the best rosé, Kreinbacher Birtok Extra Brut Magnum 2019 for the best sparkling wine, Zsolt Maul’s Creator Blaufränkisch 2020 for the best red wine, and Fritz Birtok’s Primus Szekszárdi Prémium Cuvée 2020 for the best tannic red wine.

The competition also recognized Trifecta Wines Tokaj as the most successful domestic winery with 6 gold medals. Additionally, the event marked the debut of Winelovers100 magazine, providing wine enthusiasts with more information about the best Hungarian drinks.

The UNESCO World Heritage Center acknowledges the Tokaj Wine Region as a historic and prestigious destination for wine lovers. The region’s winemaking history dates back over a thousand years, with the famous aszú variety being hailed as the “Wine of Kings.” Tokaj has also been recognized by the United Nations World Tourism Organization for its tourism development efforts.

Overall, the 3rd Winelovers Wine Awards celebrated the excellence of Tokaj wines and showcased the diversity and quality of Hungarian wines on the international stage.

 

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