The Winery Hétszölö of Tokaj

Winery Hétszölö
The winery offers 29 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
This estate is part of the Michel Reybier.
It is ranked in the top 33 of the estates of Tokaj.
It is located in Tokaj

The Winery Hétszölö is one of the world's great estates. It offers 29 wines for sale in of Tokaj to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Hétszölö Estate is a winemaking gem nestled in the heart of the prestigious Tokaj region of Hungary. With a history that dates back over five centuries, this estate has a solid reputation built on the exceptional quality of its wines and its respect for nature and sustainable viticulture. Stretching over 55 hectares of fertile land, the Hétszölö Estate is characterized by its lush vineyards and picturesque hillsides. The estate is ideally located on the southern slopes of Mount Tokaj, giving it optimal sunlight exposure. The vines benefit from the exceptional microclimate of the region and are nurtured by mineral-rich volcanic soils, thus creating the ideal conditions for the production of high-quality grapes. The Hétszölö Estate is recognized for its production of world-renowned white wines, notably the famous Tokaji Aszú variety. These sweet and luscious wines are produced from grapes affected by noble rot, a traditional winemaking technique of the region. They are appreciated for their richness, their aromatic complexity, and their long aging potential. Integrity and simplicity are at the heart of the estate's philosophy. No chemical additives are used in the winemaking process, allowing the Hétszölö Estate to preserve the purity and authenticity of its wines. In addition, the estate places great importance on biodiversity and strives to maintain a harmonious balance with nature. Ancient cellars carved into the rock are used for aging the wines. These cellars, some of which date back to the 15th century, guarantee optimal conditions for aging, with constant temperatures and humidity throughout the year.

Top Winery Hétszölö wines

Looking for the best Winery Hétszölö wines in Tokaj among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Hétszölö 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 Hétszölö wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top sweet wines of Winery Hétszölö

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Hétszölö

How Winery Hétszölö wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of spicy food or sweet desserts such as recipes of rigatoni with courgettes and tomatoes or chocolate mug cake.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Hétszölö

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Hétszölö. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or oaky and sometimes also flavors of tropical, citrus or smoke.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Hétszölö

  • 2001With an average score of 4.45/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.33/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.32/5
  • 1996With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 1997With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.24/5

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

  • Furmint
  • Hárslevelű
  • Muscadelle
  • Muscat Blanc
  • Grasa de Cotnari

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 Hétszölö

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Hétszölö

How Winery Hétszölö wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of fish and shrimp wok with curry, salmon and goat cheese quiche or spanish paella.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Hétszölö

On the nose the white wine of Winery Hétszölö. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, apples or butter and sometimes also flavors of green apple, minerality or apricot. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Hétszölö. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Hétszölö

  • 2022With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2023With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.70/5

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

  • Furmint

Discover the grape variety: Muscadelle

Aromatic, fruity whites with a tender palate, with intense aromas of muscat, white flowers, honey, candied citrus and floral notes (no genetic link to the muscat family). Minor component in the great botrytised dessert wines of Sauternes, Barsac, Cérons and Monbazillac, adding perfume and freshness. Also dry in Entre-Deux-Mers. Made as sumptuous fortified wines in Australia (Rutherglen Topaque). French variety from Bordeaux and the South-West.

The top red wines of Winery Hétszölö

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Hétszölö

How Winery Hétszölö wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of paupiettes in a casserole with cream, salty crumble with courgettes, goat cheese and bacon or duck fillets with honey.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Hétszölö

  • 0With an average score of 3.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Hétszölö.

  • Pinot Noir

The word of the wine: Cup (size in)

Specific to the Mediterranean vineyard, this short pruning which opens the stock in the shape of a corolla offers a good resistance to violent winds but does not allow any mechanization of the vine work.

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Planning a wine route in the of Tokaj? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Hétszölö.

Discover the grape variety: White muscat

Aromatic, refined whites with a fragrant palate and preserved acidity, showing intense, signature muscat aromas of rose, orange blossom, citrus, exotic fruits (lychee, mango), fresh grape and honey. Made as crisp dry, sparkling (Asti DOCG) and great naturally sweet wines (Beaumes-de-Venise AOC, Muscat de Rivesaltes AOC, Frontignan AOC, Lunel AOC, Samos PDO). Ancient Mediterranean variety, one of the oldest cultivated worldwide, ancestor of many muscats.