Tokaj 1961 Vintage Report
Defining the 1961 vintage in Tokaj requires looking beyond the averages, as it was a year of contrasting fortunes and precise timing.
Spring was steady if unremarkable, with the vines navigating the vulnerable flowering stage without major incident.
Summer conditions were balanced, oscillating between warm spells and refreshing intervals that kept the ripening on a steady track.
The season concluded with a pristine harvest window. With negligible rain (12mm), pickers could wait for perfect phenolic maturity, harvesting each block at its absolute zenith.
**Style:** Classically proportioned wines with good balance and terroir expression.
About Tokaj
The world's first demarcated wine region, famously known for Tokaji Aszú. These legendary sweet wines are produced from Furmint grapes affected by noble rot, offering incredible complexity and longevity.
Climatic Blueprint
Growing Degree Days (GDD)
Total Rainfall
Sunshine Hours
Diurnal Shift
Frost Days
Average Temperature
Historical Context (2 Years)
Comparison of growing season heat accumulation vs regional average.
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