Tokaj Hungarian State Wine Cellars 1957
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- Denmark: 1-2 days (39-49 DKK)
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- Netherlands: 2-4 days (15 EUR)
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NOTE: There may be 1-2 days longer delivery time in remote areas.
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NOTE : All orders from November 15th to December 24th can be returned until January 31st.
Tokaj Hungarian State Wine Cellars 1957
This 1957 white wine was produced by the Hungarian State Wine Cellars in the historic Tokaj region of Hungary. Bottled in a 500 ml format, it originates from an area officially known as Tokaj-Hegyalja, located in the northeastern part of the country at the foot of the Zemplén Mountains. The landscape is defined by extinct volcanoes, and the vineyards are planted in soils primarily consisting of volcanic rhyolite tuff, ash, and clay. In 2002, Tokaj was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list as a historic cultural landscape.
The region is intersected by the Tisza and Bodrog rivers, which play a crucial role in shaping the local microclimate. Tokaj experiences a continental climate with warm, dry summers and cold winters. During the autumn, morning fog from the rivers blankets the vineyards, creating high humidity that is typically followed by warm, sunny afternoons. This specific alternation between moisture and heat creates the optimal conditions for Botrytis cinerea, known as noble rot, which causes the grapes to shrivel and concentrates their natural sugars.
Tokaj holds one of the oldest winemaking traditions in the world. In 1737, the region was officially demarcated and classified by a royal decree, establishing it as one of the earliest protected wine areas globally. The historical production in this area is based on local white grape varieties, predominantly Furmint and Hárslevelű. For centuries, the winemaking process has been centered around deep, underground cellars, where a specific cellar fungus thrives on the damp walls, contributing to the unique environment of the region's wine production.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Tokaj
Tokaj, officially known as Tokaj-Hegyalja, is a historic wine region located in northeastern Hungary at the foot of the Zemplén Mountains. The region stretches across a landscape characterized by extinct volcanoes, and the soil consists primarily of volcanic rhyolite tuff, ash, and clay. The area is intersected by the rivers Tisza and Bodrog, which creates a very special microclimate in the valleys. Tokaj was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2002 as a historic cultural landscape.
The climate in Tokaj is continental with warm, dry summers and cold winters. The uniqueness of the region's climate occurs in the autumn, when morning fog from the rivers Tisza and Bodrog settles over the vineyards and creates high humidity. This is often followed by warm and sunny afternoons. This interaction between moisture and heat provides optimal conditions for the development of the fungus Botrytis cinerea, also known as noble rot, which causes the grapes to shrivel and concentrate their natural sugar content.
The wine tradition in Tokaj is one of the oldest in the world, and the region is particularly famous for the production of the noble sweet aszú wines. Already in 1737, Tokaj was officially demarcated and classified by a royal decree, making it one of the world's earliest protected wine areas. The production is historically based on local white grape varieties, with Furmint and Hárslevelű being the most dominant. Winemaking in the area has for centuries been centered around the deep, underground cellars, where a specific cellar fungus on the walls thrives in the humid environment.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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Storage
Store the bottle horizontally at 12–14°C and avoid direct sunlight, vibrations, and temperature fluctuations.
Opening
Allow the bottle to stand upright for 24–48 hours before opening to allow sediment to settle. Use a professional corkscrew and open carefully.
Enjoyment
Serve at 17–18°C and be patient – there is a great difference in how and how quickly wines open up when they are aerated.
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