After leaving town of Tokaj, our first, and perhaps most spectacular, stop—which serves as the grand starting point for our entire tasting journey—is the iconic Teresia Chapel (Terézia Kápolna) in the village of Tarcal. You will see that this elegant, white 18th-century structure, commissioned in honour of Empress Maria Theresa, sits majestically atop a hill (Terézia-domb). Its elevated placement is key: it is surrounded by vineyards, nestled among the esteemed, sun-drenched, First Growth slopes of the Mézesmály ('Honey Pot') vineyard. From this privileged vantage point, we will be granted a truly breathtaking, panoramic view of the entire Tokaj-Hegyalja landscape. This vista is a vital geographical lesson, revealing the exact conditions—the soil, the river-fed humidity—that allow the noble rot (Botrytis cinerea) to flourish and give birth to the world-renowned Tokaji Aszú. Let us take a moment to breathe in this history and atmosphere before we continue our journey into the cellars.

Disznoko

Disznókő: Tokaj's Golden Start Our Tokaj wine journey began at Disznókő Winery, a First Growth estate since 1732, now owned by the renowned AXA Millésimes. Disznókő is celebrated for its modern, pure, and balanced style of Tokaji Aszú. The visit started with a guided walk through the vast, contiguous vineyards—a UNESCO site covering 150 hectares of volcanic and clay soil, known to be a perfect location for noble rot. We then toured the gravity-flow production facility, designed by Dezső Ekler .Next, we descended into the historic underground cellar, where the wines are matured in Hungarian oak, building complexity and elegance. The highlight is the exclusive guided wine tasting featuring six samples. This expert session showcased the estate's range, moving from their mineral-driven dry - to the majestic, concentrated sweet - wines.