Wines made from Harslevelu grapes of Tokaj
Discover the best wines made with Harslevelu as a single variety or as a blend of Tokaj.
More informations about the variety Harslevelu
Most certainly Hungarian. It is also found in Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria, Russia, and even Australia. In Hungarian, "harslevelu" means "lime leaf".
More informations about the region of Tokaj
Tokaj (formerly Tokaj-Hegyalja) has Long been Hungary's most famous and respected wine region, thanks mostly to its nectar-like, botrytized Tokaji dessert wines. The region and its wine are held in such esteem in Hungary that the national anthem thanks God for it: Tokaj szolovesszein nektárt csepegtettél - into the vineyards of Tokaj you dripped Sweet nectar The region is located in the northeast of Hungary, near the border with Slovakia. Comprising roughly 30 small towns and villages, it measures 40 kilometers (25 miles) from southwest to northeast, making it roughly the same Size as Burgundy's Côte d'Or. At its very southern edge is the town of Tokaj from which the region and its wines ultimate take their name.
What are the typical flavors of the Harslevelu grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 94% of Harslevelu
- Tree fruitPresent in 93% of Harslevelu
- Citrus fruitPresent in 81% of Harslevelu
- OakPresent in 74% of Harslevelu
- MicrobioPresent in 71% of Harslevelu
- Non oakPresent in 67% of Harslevelu
- Tropical fruitPresent in 62% of Harslevelu
- Dried fruitPresent in 54% of Harslevelu
- SpicesPresent in 50% of Harslevelu
- FloralPresent in 42% of Harslevelu
- HoneyPresent in 37% of Harslevelu
- VegetalPresent in 33% of Harslevelu
- ApricotPresent in 32% of Harslevelu
- CitrusPresent in 28% of Harslevelu
- ApplesPresent in 27% of Harslevelu
- PeachPresent in 27% of Harslevelu
- PearPresent in 24% of Harslevelu
- OrangePresent in 23% of Harslevelu
- VanillaPresent in 23% of Harslevelu
- Black fruitPresent in 21% of Harslevelu
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