The Winery Disznókó of Tokaj

Winery Disznókó
The winery offers 29 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.1.
This estate is part of the AXA Millesimes.
It is ranked in the top 6 of the estates of Tokaj.
It is located in Tokaj
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The Winery Disznókó is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 29 wines for sale in of Tokaj to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Disznókó Estate is one of the most prestigious wineries of the renowned Tokaj vineyard in Hungary. It is nested in the most beautiful wine region of the country, known for its rich volcanic soil which gives birth to superb dessert wines called Tokaji Aszú. Since 1992, the estate has been owned by AXA Millésimes, a branch of AXA specialized in the management of a number of reputable vineyards. Covering approximately 104 hectares of vineyard, the Disznókó Estate is a majestic wine property. The name Disznókő – which means "the pig's rock" – comes from a large rock located on the property which, according to legend, takes the shape of a pig. 18th century historical reports also reference the excellence of the Disznókó vine, corroborating its high-quality reputation. The estate specializes in producing the famous dessert wine, Tokaji Aszú, often referred to as the "wine of kings and the king of wines”. It has also diversified its range to include dry and semi-dry white wines. The meticulous attention given to each bottle produced is evident in the distinct flavors and enticing aromas of their wines. The Disznókó Estate takes pride in maintaining a perfect balance between tradition and modernity, respecting the history and heritage of viticulture in Tokaj, while adopting modern and efficient winemaking methods. The estate has successfully synthesized the historical style of Tokaji Aszú production and contemporary technology to create wines that are both classical and contemporary.

Top Winery Disznókó wines

Looking for the best Winery Disznókó wines in Tokaj among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Disznókó wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Disznókó wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top sweet wines of Winery Disznókó

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Disznókó

How Winery Disznókó wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of spicy food, sweet desserts or blue cheese such as recipes of shrimp marinade, homemade cookies or minced meatballs with laughing cow.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Disznókó

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Disznókó. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or oaky and sometimes also flavors of tropical, citrus or apples. In the mouth the sweet wine of Winery Disznókó. is a powerful with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Disznókó

  • 1997With an average score of 4.57/5
  • 1992With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.48/5
  • 1999With an average score of 4.47/5
  • 1993With an average score of 4.45/5
  • 1998With an average score of 4.40/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Disznókó.

  • Furmint
  • Hárslevelű
  • Muscat Blanc
  • Zéta
  • Hárslevelű

Discovering the wine region of Tokaj

Cradle of the legendary Tokaji Aszú, "king of wines" per Louis XIV. Noble sweet wines based on Furmint (lively acidity prone to botrytis) and floral Hárslevelű ("linden leaf"): amber robe, signature aromas of honey, candied apricot, quince, orange peel, saffron, sustained sugar balanced by tense acidity. Measured in "puttonyos" (3 to 6) with Aszú Eszencia at the top. Also dry Furmint on the rise, straight and mineral.

Volcanic UNESCO slopes of Zemplén, ~5,500 ha.

The top white wines of Winery Disznókó

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Disznókó

How Winery Disznókó wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of shrimp and zucchini with curry and coconut milk, quiche without eggs or chicken with green olives.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Disznókó

On the nose the white wine of Winery Disznókó. often reveals types of flavors of cream, grapefruit or oaky and sometimes also flavors of tropical, citrus or apples.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Disznókó

  • 2007With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2023With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2022With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Disznókó.

  • Furmint
  • Hárslevelű
  • Muscat Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Zéta

Aromatic whites made dry or as botrytised dessert wines, ranging from pale gold to amber, with an ample palate and fresh acidity showing yellow fruits (pear, apricot), white flowers, honey and Tokaj mineral notes. Very fine potential. Authorised in Tokaji Aszú and contributing to modern Tokaj cuvées. A 1951 Hungarian cross of Furmint × Bouvier.

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Discover the grape variety: Furmint

Taut, structured whites with cutting acidity and a mineral mouth, featuring aromas of apple, quince, citrus, honey, smoke and chalk notes. Made as ambitious dry wines (Tokaji száraz, Somló), off-dry and especially sumptuous botrytised sweet wines: Tokaji Aszú (legendary, classified by puttonyos) and Tokaji Eszencia. Highly susceptible to noble rot. The absolute star of Tokaj in Hungary, also in Slovakia, Slovenia (Šipon) and Austria. Native Hungarian grape.