Aszú

Aszú is a specialized style of Hungarian dessert wine, primarily produced in the Tokaji region. It is made from grapes affected by noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), which concentrates their sugars and flavors, resulting in a sweet, aromatic wine. The process involves selecting and macerating these raisin-like grapes with base wine, enhancing the wine’s richness, complexity, and balance of sweetness and acidity. Aszú is valued for its vibrant fruitiness, honeyed notes, and layered depth, making it a distinguished and historic expression of Hungarian winemaking tradition.