back around 1570 as “vinum primaenotae generosum” – “the supreme listed noble wine.” TOKAJI ASZÚ was the only wine to enjoy tax-free status beginning in 1655, which resulted in a sharp increase in its production. MÁD’s village name originates from an old prayer – written as “Maád” meaning “Today give” (us God…).
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TOKAJI as type of wine was defined
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