“A UNESCO-listed landscape of volcanic slopes and deep; mould-covered labyrinths where the world's first botrytised wine has been produced since the 17th century; the cellars are carved into porous volcanic tuff and lined with Cladosporium cellare fungus; descend into the Rakoczi Cellar at midday; the smell of damp earth and sweet grape must is pervasive while the candlelight flickers in the thin; oxygen-starved air.”
About Tokaj Wine Region
A UNESCO-listed landscape of volcanic slopes and deep; mould-covered labyrinths where the world's first botrytised wine has been produced since the 17th century; the cellars are carved into porous volcanic tuff and lined with Cladosporium cellare fungus; descend into the Rakoczi Cellar at midday; the smell of damp earth and sweet grape must is pervasive while the candlelight flickers in the thin; oxygen-starved air.
Why Visit
Tokaj Wine Region is one of Hungary's defining sites — a place that rewards every visitor differently.
✦ Insider Tips
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Book tickets for Tokaj Wine Region in advance to skip long queues.
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Hire a local guide to unlock the stories behind every corner.
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Spend extra time in the least-visited sections — they're often the most rewarding.
