In regards to Natural Wine, Tokaji is a somewhat confusing term, as it is both a region famous for sweet wines in Hungary (made mainly with Furmint grapes), but also a wine grape, now not allowed to be labelled as such which is called Tojai or Tokaj (for Tokaj Friulano), made famous in the Friuli region of Italy and nearby Slovenia. Natrual wine producers such as Franco Terpin, Radikon and Juretic make excellent use of this grape, but it cannot be labelled as such due to European law. Instead it must be laballed as simply Friulano. Some winemakers in the Friuli and Slovenian areas label their wines as JAKOT, partly to rebel against this decision.
In Hungary, Tokaji wines have been produced for centuries, known for their luscious sweetness and complex flavors. They are made from a blend of grape varieties, with Furmint being the most prominent. Other grape varieties grown in the region include Hárslevelű and Sárgamuskotály. Tokaji wines are renowned for their botrytized or "noble rot" grapes, which contribute to their distinct sweetness and rich character. This unique natural process allows the grapes to shrivel and concentrate their sugars.
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