The Tokaji Aszú and the Tokaj-hegyalja wine region received Hungarikum awards

The Tokaji Aszú and the Tokaj-hegyalja Historic wine region received Hungarikum awards on Tuesday – Prácser Miklós, Mountain Village President of the Tokaj wine region and Szakál Zoltán, leader of the Tokaj-hegyalja wine region Heritage Stewardship told at a press conference in Tokaj on Wednesday.

The Tokaj wine region has a unique microclimate, which is especially conducive to aszú formation. Aszú making has a tradition dating back to the 16th century The Tokaji Aszú is unique all over the world, thanks to the wine region's unique geographical features – Prácser Miklós added. (MTI)