Tokaj PDOFurmint, Hárslevelű, Sárga Muskotály, Zéta104 haFounded 1992AXA MillésimesMezőzombor
Acquired in 1992 by AXA Millésimes, Disznókő is the largest single contiguous vineyard estate in Tokaj, producing Aszú and the rare Eszencia from 104 hectares at Mezőzombor.
Tasting: Guided cellar tours and tastings by appointment; guesthouse on site for overnight stays.
Signature wines: disznoko-aszu-6-puttonyos, disznoko-aszu-5-puttonyos, disznoko-eszencia, disznoko-inspiracio-furmint
Tip: Book the cellar tour well in advance; the estate's guesthouse is an atmospheric overnight option in the region.
Tokaj PDOFurmint, Hárslevelű, Sárga Muskotály, Zéta, Kövérszőlő68 haFounded 2000Bodrogkisfalud
Founded in 2000 in Bodrogkisfalud, Patricius cultivates 68 hectares of traditional Tokaj varieties including the rare Kövérszőlő, producing the full range from dry Furmint to Aszú.
Tasting: Monday to Friday 08:00-16:00, year-round; advance booking recommended.
Signature wines: patricius-furmint-dry, patricius-aszu-6-puttonyos
Tip: One of the few estates that bottles Kövérszőlő as a varietal; a rare Tokaj style worth asking about during any visit.
Tokaj PDOFurmint, Hárslevelű, Sárga Muskotály, ZétaFounded 1948Hungarian StateTolcsva
Grand Tokaj, formerly Tokaj Kereskedőház, is the state-owned large-format producer, rebranded in 2016, producing the full range of Tokaj styles at commercial scale and widely distributed internationally.
Tasting: Winery visits and group tastings; contact via website.
Signature wines: grand-tokaj-aszu-5-puttonyos, grand-tokaj-furmint
Tip: Grand Tokaj's wines are widely available internationally and a practical entry point for exploring the region's principal styles.
Furmint, Hárslevelű, ZétaAppointment onlyTolcsva
Vega Sicilia's Tokaj property, with 115 ha of first-growth vineyards and centuries-old underground cellars. Tasting covers three wines from dry Furmint to Aszú, with cellar and production tour; Monday to Sunday in summer.
Furmint, Hárslevelű, Sárgamuskotály, ZétaAppointment onlyErdőbénye
Contemporary winery complex in the village of Erdőbénye designed by architect Anthony Gall, completed 2006. The courtyard's circular skylight offers insight into winemaking; diverse tasting programmes including late-harvest and Aszú.