After the gentle revolution in 1989, new possibilities also opened up for the Tokaj wine region. The change of the political regime brought revival and gradual restoration of this traditional wine region. Restitution allowed the land to return to the original owners, and many of them decided to continue the legacy of their ancestors and start growing grapes and making wine.
One of the pioneers of modern viticulture in Slovakia's Tokaj was the husband and wife Jaro and Jaro Ostrožovič. Their family winery J&J Ostrožovič , founded in 1990, brought to the market the first solo processed wines from the Tokaj varieties Furmint, Lipovina and Yellow Muscat. Since then, their portfolio has grown to include other great wines that have won awards at home and around the world. The philosophy of the Ostrožovič family is to produce wines with respect for nature, with love and with heart.
Another important producer is Chateau Grand Bari , which continues a 300-year-old family tradition. Their Tokaj wines stand out with their distinctive character and have won the favor of many lovers of this drink. Chateau Grand Bari's specialty is the 6-put Tokaj selection, a real gem among wines.
It is also impossible not to mention the Tokaj&Co. winery, which is proud of modern technologies and an innovative approach. Their products are the result of the precise work of experienced oenologists and proof that even tradition can be combined with progress. Excellent wines from Tokaj&Co. won the hearts of consumers with their freshness and fruitiness.
In addition to wine production, the Tokaj region is also experiencing a boom in tourism. The picturesque surroundings of the vineyards, century-old cellars and the hospitality of the locals attract more and more visitors. They have the opportunity to take tours of cellars combined with tastings, where they get to know the art of Tokaj winemakers and try delicious wines directly at the source.
Various wine events are also an integral part of life in Tokaj. The Tokaj festival, which takes place every year in September, has already become traditional. Winemakers, experts and admirers of good wine meet here for several days. There are tastings, an accompanying cultural program, competitions and presentations of wineries. The Tokaj festival is a celebration of wine, which allows you to look under the hood of the secrets of Tokaj cellars.
Tokaj's present is a story of rebirth and hope. Prosperous wineries have emerged from the ruins of former state properties, which promote the quality and reputation of Tokaj wines to the world. Ancient cellars come alive again with the laughter and chatter of visitors, eager to taste the unique taste of local wines. Just as barrels full of Tokaj wine once traveled by wagon to the royal courts, today, thanks to the efforts of Tokaj winemakers, this liquid gold reaches the tables of gourmets all over the world. The ancestral legacy is in good hands and the future of Tokaj wine looks promising. The story of Tokaj begins to be written anew, with the smell of grapes and a spark of hope in the eyes of the local people.
