The Brits are dazzled by Hungarian wines from Tokaj

According to elelmiszer.hu, the famous Tokaj wines have been one of the most popular products on the British market this year, and they are frequently referred to as the “Hungarian wonder” in London. The characteristic flavours can be found in restaurants, hotels, pubs and supermarkets.

Until now, the British were more likely to buy French, Italian or Spanish wines, but this year Tokaj wines are more popular than ever. British retailers deliver these famous Hungarian products to more and more places, including Michelin starred restaurants and hotels.

Even the Lidl chain – which markets special wines from all over the world – reported that one of their most popular products is a medium sweet Tokaj sparkling wine. The bottles are sold for 6.99 pounds and are kept count of as a “real discovery from Hungary”.

Master of Wine Caroline Gilby, specialised in the East European wines of Lidl, explained that the Grand Tokaj Late Vintage wine which costs 7.99 pounds, “has a natural freshness that characterises sweet grapes and it is excellent consumed separately or as a silky aperitif”.