Wine in Mezőzombor, Tokaj

Disznókő ★ 4.7

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.

Kovács Nimród Winery ★ 4.1

Kovács Nimród Winery in Mezőzombor produces a range of Tokaj styles including the rare Kabar variety alongside Furmint and Hárslevelű under the winemaker's own label.

Tasting: Winery visits and tastings in Mezőzombor by appointment.

Signature wines: kovacs-nimrod-furmint, kovacs-nimrod-aszu-5-puttonyos

Tip: One of the few estates that bottles Kabar (Hárslevelű × Bouvier crossing) as a varietal wine; a rare Tokaj style worth seeking out.

Disznókő Winery Tasting Room ★ 4.7

Guided tour of terraced UNESCO-listed vineyards, modern winery, and historic cellars, followed by a seated tasting in the historic cellar. Wine shop open May through October.

Disznókő Wine Boutique and Bar ★ 4.5

Disznókő's on-site wine boutique stocking the estate's entire range, with the Sárga Borház restaurant hosting wine dinners pairing Disznókő with other leading Tokaj producers. Seasonal opening May through October.

The list: Full Disznókő range from 1992 vintage; Sárga Borház restaurant on-site for wine dinners

Sárga Borház ★ 4.3

Casual restaurant at the Disznókő estate alongside Route 37, built in a mid-19th-century classical style. Features seasonal table recommendations refreshed continuously; wine-and-appetizer menus pairing dishes with Disznókő and leading Tokaj wines.

Disznókő Wine Boutique ★ 4.4

On-estate boutique at Disznókő stocking the complete range including back vintages to 1992. Seasonal opening June to September daily; books about Tokaj wine alongside Furmint, Aszú, among others.

Borkollégium WSET Wine Courses at Disznókő ★ 4.5

Hungary's first WSET-accredited provider, Borkollégium, brings Level 1 and Level 2 courses to the Tokaj region at the Disznókő winery in Mezőzombor. Level 1 exam on the same day; Level 2 exam in Budapest. Immersive Tokaj context for both levels.

Disznókő Vineyard and Winery Tour ★ 4.7

Guided tour of Disznókő's UNESCO-listed terraced vineyards and modern winery, followed by a seated tasting in the historic cellars. Options range from classic flight to vertical Aszú tasting and Eszencia; groups up to 50.

Disznókő Törkölypálinka (Estate Cellar Door) ★ 4.3

Disznókő estate produces törkölypálinka from the pressed pomace of its Furmint and Hárslevelű grapes. Available at the estate wine shop and cellar door alongside the full Tokaji wine range. Estate cellar seasonal opening May to October.

Tasting: Available at the wine boutique and Sárga Borház restaurant on-site; seasonal

Disznókő Eszencia Vertical Tasting ★ 4.7

Tasting of Disznókő's Eszencia, the intensely concentrated aszú berry must that flows under its own weight, alongside the full Aszú range. Guides in the UNESCO-listed cellar explain the unique chemistry of noble rot and the legal definition of Tokaji styles.