Wines made from Harslevelu grapes of Tokaj - Page 2
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 50% of Harslevelu
- Tree fruitPresent in 46% of Harslevelu
- Citrus fruitPresent in 28% of Harslevelu
- OakPresent in 21% of Harslevelu
- Non oakPresent in 16% of Harslevelu
- MicrobioPresent in 14% of Harslevelu
- Tropical fruitPresent in 10% of Harslevelu
- SpicesPresent in 6% of Harslevelu
- Dried fruitPresent in 5% of Harslevelu
- FloralPresent in 4% of Harslevelu
- CitrusPresent in 3% of Harslevelu
- HoneyPresent in 2% of Harslevelu
- PineapplePresent in 2% of Harslevelu
- ApricotPresent in 2% of Harslevelu
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Harslevelu
- PeachPresent in 1% of Harslevelu
- Salted butterPresent in 1% of Harslevelu
- QuincePresent in 1% of Harslevelu
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Harslevelu
- MelonPresent in 1% of Harslevelu
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