Aszú Day event at the Tarcal Research Centre

This tasting is worth a trip to Hungary, more precisely to Tokaj wine region in itself, because trade visitors can taste younger and aged Tokaji Aszú wines alongside from wineries like Barta, Holdvölgy, Patricius, Sauska, Szepsy and others. What does time preserve, and what does it change? This is the theme of this years’ Aszú Day.

Date and time: 10 December 2026, 10.00–16.00
Venue: Rákóczi harvest house, Tarcal, Könyves Kálmán street 54., Tokaj wine region, Hungary
Programme:
– 10.20 Opening
– 10.30 “For the Love of Tokaji Aszú – a Master of Wine’s Perspective” by Ronn Wiegand, MS, MW
– 11.00 “Meeting of Generations” – round table discussion
– 11.40 “Tokaji Aszú in the International Market” – round table discussion
– 12.20 Lunch (sandwiches)
– 13.00–16.00 Walk-around Tokaji Aszú tasting
The admission is free, but registration is needed. Register here (wine professionals only)
Exhibitors: Babits, Barta, Basilicus, Disznókő, Dobogó, Emerencia, Erzsébet, Füleky, Grand Tokaj, Hétszőlő, Holdvölgy, Illés, Kikelet, Oremus, Patricius, Sauska, Szepsy, Tokaj Nobilis. (The list may grow.)

Message from the organisers

Tokaj-Hegyalja University
“During this year’s professional seminar, we will be exploring how time shapes Tokaji Aszú. What aspects of the wines’ original character are preserved, and how do their aromas, structure and balance change over the years and decades? What differences can be observed between young wines and those that have undergone longer bottle ageing, and how do these reflect the style and philosophy of each winery?
We are planning a programme featuring exciting specialist presentations, round-table discussions and, of course, a special walk-around Aszú tasting, where you will have the opportunity to directly compare different vintages, meet the winemakers in person and engage in professional discussions.”

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