Tokaji Hanna Cuvée Late Harvest 2021 is the late harvest sweet wine from the Dominium range of the Pannon Tokaj winery. A sweet white wine with Protected Designation of Origin Tokaj that brings together the best of two typical grape varieties of the region, Hárslevelű and Muscat Lunel, with the added value of botrytised aszú berries. The 2021 vintage won two gold medals in 2024: at the Asia Wine Trophy (Daejeon, South Korea, under the patronage of the OIV) and at the USA Harvest Challenge.
Tokaji Hanna Cuvée: how it is made
The grapes were harvested in November 2021 from the Tolcsva, Zsadány, Kincsem and Rány vineyards, on volcanic soils of andesite, zeolite, rhyolite and clay, where the roots reach 10–13 metres deep. The must fermented in stainless steel tanks at 17 °C, and the wine was then aged in medium-toast Hungarian oak barrels (220 litres) in Pannon Tokaj’s 600-year-old cellar until September 2022: 9 months in barrel. After several filtration steps, it was bottled in early April 2023.
Tasting notes
- Appearance: pale gold.
- Nose: intense bouquet of apricot, honey and tropical fruit, with elegant floral notes.
- Palate: elegant botrytis and acidity; barrel ageing brings notes of almond and nuts. Long fruity taste of apricot and flower honey, with a very well achieved acid-sugar balance and a long finish.
Food pairing
The winery recommends it with cakes and desserts, or simply enjoyed on its own. It is also a great partner for foie gras and pâtés and for blue and mature cheeses.
Pairing ideas with Spanish cuisine
- Desserts: apple tart, Santiago almond cake, crema catalana or turrón.
- Fruit pastries: apricot or peach tarts.
- Duck foie gras and mi-cuit: the classic pairing for Tokaj sweet wines.
- Blue cheeses: Cabrales, Valdeón or Picón Bejes-Tresviso.
- Mature sheep’s cheeses: aged Manchego or Torta del Casar.
Technical sheet
- Winery: Pannon Tokaj Pincészet (Tolcsva, Hungary)
- Range: Dominium
- Type: late harvest sweet white wine, PDO Tokaj
- Vintage: 2021 (harvested in November 2021)
- Grapes: Hárslevelű 78%, Muscat Lunel 22%, with botrytised aszú berries
- Vineyards: Tolcsva, Zsadány, Kincsem, Rány
- Soils: volcanic (andesite, zeolite, rhyolite and clay)
- Fermentation: stainless steel tank at 17 °C
- Ageing: 9 months in 220-litre medium-toast Hungarian oak barrels
- Alcohol: 12.9% vol.
- Residual sugar: 97.8 g/l · Total acidity: 7.26 g/l · pH: 3.45
- Size: 50 cl bottle
- Awards: gold medal Asia Wine Trophy 2024 and gold medal USA Harvest Challenge 2024
- Allergens: contains sulphites
How to serve it
Serve at 10–12 °C in a white or dessert wine glass. Once opened, keep it closed in the fridge: thanks to its sugar and acidity it keeps well for several days.
What is a late harvest wine?
For late harvest wines, the grapes are left on the vine longer than usual, until late autumn. This concentrates sugars and aromas, and in Tokaj some of them develop “noble rot” (Botrytis cinerea). These sweet wines are fresher and lighter than a Tokaji Aszú, ideal for discovering Hungary’s sweet wines and very easy to pair with food.
A double gold medal gift
With its elegant bottle, Dominium label and two gold medals, Tokaji Hanna Cuvée is a perfect gift for Christmas, birthdays or as a corporate present. Pair it with good foie gras or a blue cheese for a complete gourmet gift.
Tokaj and the Pannon Tokaj winery
Pannon Tokaj Pincészet produces and bottles its wines in Tolcsva, in the Tokaj wine region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At El Gourmet Shop we distribute their wines in Spain. Discover the full selection of Pannon Tokaj wines or also try Tokaji Szamorodni sweet 2022.
Frequently asked questions
Which grapes are in Tokaji Hanna Cuvée?
Hárslevelű (78%) and Muscat Lunel (22%), two typical Tokaj varieties, with some botrytised aszú berries.
Is it a very sweet wine?
It has 97.8 g/l of residual sugar, but its acidity and oak ageing give it freshness and elegance, without being cloying.
How long does it keep once opened?
Tightly closed and in the fridge, several days without losing its aromas.
Do you ship across Spain?
Yes. We ship Tokaji Hanna Cuvée 2021 and the rest of our Tokaj wines across mainland Spain, well packed.
