Tokay (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Hungarian wine made from Tokay grapes.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Hypernyms

• Vino

Meaning ²

Variety of wine grape originally grown in Hungary; the prototype of vinifera grapes.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Examples

• Tokay wine has been produced in the Tokaj-Hegyalja region of Hungary for centuries, with the grape being the primary varietal used.
• The Tokay grape is known for its high sugar content and is often used to produce sweet white wines.
• Tokay is considered one of the oldest grape varieties in the world, with records of its cultivation dating back to the 16th century.
• The Tokay grape is highly susceptible to botrytis, a fungus that dehydrates the grapes and concentrates their sugars, resulting in a unique flavor profile.
• Tokay wine was a favorite of European royalty in the 18th century, with King Louis XIV of France declaring it the "wine of kings".