{"id":8153,"date":"2025-12-04T10:03:16","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T09:03:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bor.hu\/magazine\/tokaji-aszu-traditional-modern-simply-incomparable\/"},"modified":"2025-12-04T10:03:45","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T09:03:45","slug":"tokaji-aszu-traditional-modern-simply-incomparable","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bor.hu\/en\/magazine\/tokaji-aszu-traditional-modern-simply-incomparable\/","title":{"rendered":"Tokaji Asz\u00fa \u2013 traditional, modern, simply incomparable!"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"section__news-header\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bor.hu\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-theme-bor\/assets\/images\/decor\/logo-transparent-1.svg\" alt=\"decor\" class=\"ofi-contain-center-center section__news-header__decor\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col-12\">\n                <div class=\"news-header__wrapper\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bor.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/tokaji-aszu5-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"tokaji asz\u00fa5\" class=\"ofi-cover-center-center news-header__thumbnail d-xl-block d-none\">\n\n                        <div class=\"thumbnail__wrapper d-xl-none d-block\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bor.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/tokaji-aszu5-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"tokaji asz\u00fa5\" class=\"ofi-cover-center-center news-header__thumbnail\">\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                    <div class=\"news-header__content\">\n                                                    <div class=\"news-header__tags\">\n                                                                    <p class=\"badge badge--light d-xl-block d-none\">Professional<\/p>\n                                    <p class=\"badge d-xl-none d-block\">Professional<\/p>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        \n                                                    <h3 class=\"news-header__title\">Tokaji Asz\u00fa \u2013 traditional, modern, simply incomparable!<\/h3>\n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"news-header__meta\">\n                                                                    <p class=\"body-2 news-header__meta__date\"><strong> 2025. December 4.<\/strong><\/p>\n                                \n                                                                    <p class=\"body-2 news-header__meta__author\">Sue Tolson<\/p>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"d-xl-block d-none\">\n                                <div class=\"social-share__wrapper is_ligth\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/bor.hu\/en\/magazine\/tokaji-aszu-traditional-modern-simply-incomparable\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bor.hu\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-theme-bor\/assets\/images\/icons\/facebook-light.svg\" alt=\"\">\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=https:\/\/bor.hu\/en\/magazine\/tokaji-aszu-traditional-modern-simply-incomparable\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bor.hu\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-theme-bor\/assets\/images\/icons\/x-light.svg\" alt=\"\">\n    <\/a>\n\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bor.hu\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-theme-bor\/assets\/images\/icons\/copy-light.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"js-copy-link cursor-pointer\" data-copy=\"https:\/\/bor.hu\/en\/magazine\/tokaji-aszu-traditional-modern-simply-incomparable\/\">\n<\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\n                            <div class=\"d-xl-none d-block\">\n                                <div class=\"social-share__wrapper \">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/bor.hu\/en\/magazine\/tokaji-aszu-traditional-modern-simply-incomparable\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bor.hu\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-theme-bor\/assets\/images\/icons\/facebook.svg\" alt=\"\">\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=https:\/\/bor.hu\/en\/magazine\/tokaji-aszu-traditional-modern-simply-incomparable\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bor.hu\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-theme-bor\/assets\/images\/icons\/x.svg\" alt=\"\">\n    <\/a>\n\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bor.hu\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-theme-bor\/assets\/images\/icons\/copy.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"js-copy-link cursor-pointer\" data-copy=\"https:\/\/bor.hu\/en\/magazine\/tokaji-aszu-traditional-modern-simply-incomparable\/\">\n<\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"section__article-body\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n            <div class=\"col-xl-6 col-12\">\n                <div class=\"article-body__wrapper\">\n                    <div class=\"text__wrapper\">\n    <p>Not only is it the first sweet wine in history made from botrytised grapes, even before the French and Germans got in on the act, but its production method is also uniquely labour intensive, Tokaj\u2019s volcanic terroir is incomparable, and its flavour complexity is unlike any other sweet wine. Think apricot jam, citrus peel, dried peach, honeycomb, ginger, saffron and spice. This is all underlined by vibrant acidity, minerality and structure from Tokaj\u2019s volcanic soils, so this lusciously sweet wine always feels refreshing, never heavy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In the company of royalty<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If that is not enough to entice you try it, then you should also know that drinking Tokaji Asz\u00fa would propel you immediately into the company of kings, emperors and tsars \u2013 the original influencers! There was clearly a reason it was so prized by the likes of Russian tsars, who reserved entire vineyards for themselves, Habsburg emperors, British and Polish monarchs and Louis XIV, who dubbed it the \u201cwine of kings, the king of wines\u201d! Clich\u00e9 though that may be, as several other wines have also gained the same moniker, it certainly deserves its prized reputation, even today when sweet treats are more easily come by than in centuries past.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hand-selected berry by berry<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Imagine going out into a vineyard in the chilly autumn and picking every single dried grape by hand \u2013 berry by berry! Well, that\u2019s what happens with Asz\u00fa and one of the things that make it so special. These shrivelled grapes are then crushed into a thick paste and then macerated in fresh wine or must to extract their aromas and sweetness. There\u2019s so much sugar that it can take months or years to ferment as it rests in barrels in historic underground cellars with a special fungus that regulates humidity naturally. A process that\u2019s remained almost unchanged for 400 years. So you\u2019re also drinking history.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feasting like a king or emperor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the past, sweet wines like Asz\u00fa were prized thanks to their prestige and rarity and were often given as diplomatic gifts as well as featuring at court feasts sipped from small crystal glasses. They would have been paired with such luxury items like foie gras or goose liver p\u00e2t\u00e9 \u2013 a classic Hungarian pairing, which balances its richness &#8211; as well as game birds like pheasant, quail and partridge and even fish, such as sturgeon or pike-perch. And just like today, Asz\u00fa was also enjoyed with aged goat cheeses and roquefort for the sweet-salty contrast or with apricot pastries, almond cakes and candied fruits to mirror the wine\u2019s fruit and honey notes. It was even drunk as medicine!<\/p>\n<p><strong>A fresher look at Asz\u00fa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can feast like in centuries past if you choose, especially in the festive season when many of these rich foods will end may well end up on your table and Asz\u00fa still makes the perfect pairing. But you don\u2019t have to live in the past, so let\u2019s take a fresher look at Asz\u00fa.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Asz\u00fa occasions reimagined<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Asz\u00fa is the perfect treat as the festive season kicks off around the world. Why not get inventive and enjoy this luscious nectar away from the dinner table. Celebrate life at the weekend by replacing the Prosecco or Champagne brunch with deliciously sweet treats like panettone, croissants, lebkuchen, apple strudel, poppyseed beigli or pasteis de nata served with an elegant glass of Asz\u00fa. Snuggle down in front of the TV with a loved one and watch a festive film with some spiced popcorn or nuts and Asz\u00fa. Dial up the fun and turn it into a cocktail or serve it with sparkling water as a \u201cgolden spritz\u201d for a refreshing lower abv long drink. Get in the festive mood with a sip of Asz\u00fa as you decorate the tree, wrap or unwrap your presents.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contemporary pairing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Asz\u00fa\u2019s fabulous acidity and complexity make it a real wildcard for food pairing. So, why not play with the following themes when looking for adventurous pairings.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go sweet and salty with blue cheese, cured ham or soy-glazed dishes. The salt will magnify the wine\u2019s apricot and honey notes. Lovers of Stilton, Gorgonzola or Roquefort, eat your heart out.<\/li>\n<li>Go sweet and spicy with Asian food and dishes with chilli sauce. The wine\u2019s sweetness will soften the heat, and its acidity will keep the whole combo fresh. Get spicy with Szechuan chicken with chilies, Korean fried chicken, Thai curry or even a Vindaloo!<\/li>\n<li>Go classic with foie gras, pork belly or duck. The wine\u2019s acidity will cut through the richness and fat beautifully. Stick with classic high-end pairing with a Foie gras terrine or go casual with BBQ pork ribs with a spicy or soy glaze.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Go for fruity harmony. Apricot desserts and peach dishes will mirror and accentuate Tokaj\u2019s natural flavours. Pair with stone fruits, panna cotta with berries, cr\u00e8me br\u00fbl\u00e9e or even baklava.<\/li>\n<li>Go international. Pair with festive treats from around the world. Remember Asz\u00fa\u2019s botrytis flavours love richness, salt, spice and nuts. For a blast of sweetness combined with umami, try it with fusion miso desserts, such as miso caramel! I also love it with a zesty Sicilian citrus tart.<\/li>\n<li>Go old. If you have a richer, very old Asz\u00fa, just sip it alone like a meditation wine. Remember Asz\u00fa can be a very long-aged wine, still fantastic even at over 100 years old!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Just enjoy the flexibility of Asz\u00fa during the festive season<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tokaji Asz\u00fa is a perfect fit for today\u2019s festive season as it bridges tradition and contemporary tastes in a single glass. Its rich apricot, honey and spice notes pair beautifully not only with festive desserts, cheeses and even savoury dishes, but also with special activities enjoyed with loved ones, adding a touch of elegance without feeling old-fashioned. Its naturally luxurious character makes it ideal for cosy moments, yet its bright acidity keeps it refreshing enough for contemporary holiday menus. 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