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Disznókő at the International Volcanic Wine Conference
DISZNÓKŐ WORLDWIDE 9/03/2018
Disznókő participate to the 1st annual International Volcanic Wine Conference to be held in New York City on Tuesday, March 27th 2018 Metropolitan Pavilion 123 West...
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Disznókő will participate in ProWein
DISZNÓKŐ WORLDWIDE 9/03/2018
from March 18th to 20th 2018. We are pleased to invite you to our stand at HALL 10 – A11. Feel free to stop by and taste our Tokaji...
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VINEXPO HONG KONG 2018
DISZNÓKŐ WORLDWIDE 9/03/2018
We are pleased to announce that Disznókő will be at Vinexpo Hong Kong, from May 29th to 31st 2018.Come and visit us at Level 3 – U79, we will be delighted to...
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VINEXPO 2017
DISZNÓKŐ WORLDWIDE 2/05/2017
We are pleased to announce that Disznókő will be back at Vinexpo Bordeaux, from June 18th to June 21st 2017.Come and visit us at Hall1 –...
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Disznókő Tokaji Cocktail Competition
LIFE AT DISZNÓKŐ 26/04/2017
On Thursday 27th April, the 2nd Disznókő Tokaji Cocktail Competition will be held in the Buddha-bar Budapest. Imagine Tokaji as a cocktail ingredient! Disznókő gives adventurous...
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REPLANTING HANGÁCS VINEYARD – THE NEXT BIG PROJECT
LIFE AT DISZNÓKŐ 29/09/2016
This is a dream coming true. After clearing the overgrown jungle-like land, we have uncovered a superb large plot with small terraces, a higher plateau at...
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New look for Disznókő Dry Furmint
LIFE AT DISZNÓKŐ 8/06/2016
Christian Seely, Managing Director “We have just released the 2015 dry Furmint from Disznókő, in an entirely new presentation. As you can see, the bottle...
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2015 VINTAGE
LIFE AT DISZNÓKŐ 18/05/2016
2015 was another unprecedented vintage, one with two faces. The beginning of the harvest, the influence of the heat waves brought fresh and fruit-driven dry wines...
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LÁSZLÓ MÉSZÁROS: WINE SPECTATOR INTERVIEW
DISZNÓKŐ WORLDWIDE 5/02/2016
The world’s oldest appellation? The wine of kings, and the king of wines? Tokaj in Hungary and its Aszú wines of course! Explore this wonderful...
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2011 VINTAGE of DISZNÓKŐ KAPI VINEYARD TOKAJI ASZÚ 6 PUTTONYOS
LIFE AT DISZNÓKŐ 9/09/2015
Pure expression of an exceptional terroir in an exceptional vintage We are delighted to reveal to you the 2011 vintage of DISZNÓKŐ KAPI VINEYARD TOKAJI...
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Disznókő Tokaji Eszencia – and its unique glassware
LIFE AT DISZNÓKŐ 19/07/2015
Throughout the centuries intriguing glassware has been designed for the wonderful world of wine. And Tokaji Eszencia is no exception. This wine, unique in its role,...
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DISZNÓKŐ FROM THE AIR – VIDEO
LIFE AT DISZNÓKŐ 29/01/2015
Fly like a bird over Disznókő at harvest time! When a television company came to the Tokaj Wine Region during the 2014 harvest to film...
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Harvest report 2014
LIFE AT DISZNÓKŐ 6/01/2015
“We finished the harvest on the 30th October. The earliest ever date of completion – never before have we brought in all the grapes in October....
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1st DISZNÓKŐ TOKAJ COCKTAIL COMPETITION
LIFE AT DISZNÓKŐ 14/10/2014
The 1st Disznókő Tokaj Cocktail Competition will be on 6th November 2014 at Buddha-Bar, Budapest The competition aims to show that Tokaji wines are not only...
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AUTUMN IN TOKAJ
LIFE AT DISZNÓKŐ 10/09/2014
Sweet wines shades on a theme Every autumn wine lovers come to the Tokaj Wine Region for a weekend to explore outstanding Tokaj wineries in exclusive...
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Vintage 2014: Awaiting the harvest
LIFE AT DISZNÓKŐ 14/08/2014
We are at the 14th August with the véraison (start of ripening period) of the Furmint and Hárslevelű. We can already taste the grapes, and the...
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Vintage 2014: A great beginning
LIFE AT DISZNÓKŐ 13/06/2014
Today (10th June) the flowering has finished in most Disznókő parcels. The start and end of flowering are always important moments – and this year we’re...
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Winners of the Disznókő competition
LIFE AT DISZNÓKŐ 26/02/2014
We are delighted to announce the lucky winners of the Disznókő competition held to celebrate the launch of its new website. The prizes and the winners...
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Harvest 2013, Part 2
LIFE AT DISZNÓKŐ 18/12/2013
“A unique year for the Disznókő harvest! We started relatively late and finished earlier – making 2013 our shortest harvest yet. But wow was it intense!...
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Harvest 2013
18/10/2013
It is a truly spectacular sight here at Disznókő! I’ve never seen such an abundance of excellent quality aszú berries – indeed few people remember such...
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VIDEOS: DISZNÓKŐ DURING HARVEST TIME
LIFE AT DISZNÓKŐ 7/06/2013
“Everything about the great historic wines of Disznókő is unique: the individual harvesting berry by berry of grapes that are botrytised or dessicated to the extreme; the...
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HOW A RIPE GRAPE BERRY EVOLVES TO AN ASZÚ BERRY?
FAQ 6/06/2013
At which stage do we pick the grape for which wines? For Disznókő Tokaji Dry Furmint, harvested in whole bunches Perfectly ripe berry, golden in...
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WHAT IS AN ASZÚ GRAPE?
FAQ 4/06/2013
Two phenomena form the aszú grape: the fungus Botrytis cinerea and shrivelling on the vine stock. The balance between these two determines the aszú berry and...
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WHAT MAKES DISZNÓKŐ WINES SO SPECIAL AMONG TOKAJI ASZÚ WINES?
FAQ 3/06/2013
1. Our vision “The grapes guide us in our quest for the pure and balanced expression of their quality and of our precious terroir.” László Mészáros,...
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TOKAJ AND VARIATIONS OF THE NAME AROUND THE WORLD
FAQ 6/05/2013
Tokaj: a Protected Designation of Origin from Hungary Tokaj – the name of the town after which the Tokaj Wine Region is named. Pronounced “Tok-eye” Tokaji...
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WHAT EXPLAINS THE SPECIFIC BALANCE OF DISZNÓKŐ WINES BETWEEN SUGAR, ACIDITY AND ALCOHOL?
FAQ 6/05/2013
In order to reach the perfect balance between sugar and acidity, we encourage a more active fermentation which results in a slightly higher of the alcohol...
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WHEN IS IT BEST TO ENJOY DISZNÓKŐ WINES?
FAQ 6/05/2013
For the pleasure of the tasting, for a moment of self-indulgence, as a journey through time and space, through emotion. Just for you or with friends...
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HOW SHOULD I PAIR FOOD AND DISZNÓKŐ WINES?
FAQ 6/05/2013
By dish Aperitif – Disznókő Tokaji Dry Furmint, Tokaji Late Harvest, Tokaji Édes (Sweet) or Száraz (Dry) Szamorodni, Tokaji Aszú 5 puttonyos Foie gras – Disznókő...
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DO DISZNÓKŐ WINES NEED TO BE DECANTED?
FAQ 6/05/2013
It is not common practice to decant Tokaji Aszú wines. But in our experience the very young and the most mature (the vintages of the early...
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AT WHICH TEMPERATURE SHOULD I SERVE DISZNÓKŐ WINES?
FAQ 6/05/2013
Temperature Serve cool: 10° – Disznókő Tokaji Dry Furmint 11–13° – all Disznókő Tokaji Aszú wines and also Eszencia and Late Harvest
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WHEN CAN I DRINK DISZNÓKŐ WINES?
FAQ 6/05/2013
Before opening the bottle All Disznókő wines are ready to drink from the moment they are released. Enjoy: within two years of the vintage – Disznókő...
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HOW IS DISZNÓKŐ TOKAJI LATE HARVEST MADE?
FAQ 6/05/2013
This wine is made of late harvested rich grapes with only a few months of barrel ageing. We aim to create fresh and light wine which...
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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TOKAJI ASZÚ AND TOKAJI ÉDES (SWEET) SZAMORODNI WINES?
FAQ 6/05/2013
The differences lie in the picking, the vinification and the style of these two wines. During harvest, grapes for the Szamorodni wines are picked in whole...
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WHAT IS SZAMORODNI?
FAQ 6/05/2013
Szamorodni is a traditional style for Tokaj. The grapes are picked at the end of the harvest. Depending on the sugar level of the grapes, we...
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WHICH IS THE BEST GLASS TO APPRECIATE ESZENCIA?
FAQ 6/05/2013
Our beautiful handcrafted Eszencia Angel allows you to enjoy the last drop of this divine essence. The origin of this exclusive glass spoon… Our goal...
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WHICH ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF KAPI VINEYARD?
FAQ 6/05/2013
Kapi is a single vineyard plot situated in the upper part (150 – 180 m above sea level) of the southern slopes of Disznókő. A unique...
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WHAT DOES THE WORD “PUTTONYOS” REFER TO?
FAQ 6/05/2013
The word “puttonyos” refers to the proportion of aszú berries to wine indicating the concentration of sugars. In the past, aszú grapes were gathered in...
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WHERE IS DISZNÓKŐ?
FAQ 6/05/2013
Disznókő is located in northeast Hungary, in the Tokaj Wine Region.
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CONCERTS AND PERFORMANCES
LIFE AT DISZNÓKŐ 5/05/2013
Zemplén Festival For many years Disznókő has hosted a concert in the prestigious Zemplén Festival. Performances include opera and classical music; performers include an acoustic guitar...
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TOKAJI-HEGYALJA MARKET
LIFE AT DISZNÓKŐ 5/05/2013
An artisan market is held monthly on the Disznókő estate as we recognize the need for supporting a strong local economy as key to a thriving...
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WHAT IS THE ORIGIN OF THE NAME DISZNÓKŐ?
FAQ 18/04/2013
The estate is named after the impressive rock, the Disznókő. This means “Wild Boar Stone” in English and the name was first recorded in 1413.
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WHAT MAKES THE DISZNÓKŐ HARVEST SPECIAL?
FAQ 18/04/2013
At Disznókő the berry shows us the moment of harvest. We watch carefully. Because the winery is set in the vineyard we can keep a close...
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THE VINTAGE 2012
LIFE AT DISZNÓKŐ 5/10/2012
László Mészáros – October 2012 The situation for the vintage 2012 is, at the moment, very similar to that of 2011. There has been: -...
