Slovak Tokaj region (area: c. 670ha/1 655acres)
is the smallest wine growing region in Slovakia. It is the northern part of the Tokaj region which stretches mainly in Hungary. The Tokaj terrain consists of clay or loess soil on volcanic subsoil. The microclimate is determined by the sunny, south-facing slopes and the proximity of the Tisza and Bodrog rivers, and is conducive to the proliferation of Botrytis Cinerea (noble rot) and the subsequent desiccation of the grapes. Furmint and Lipovina have been cultivated in the region for centuries and, together with Yellow Muscat are the only grape varieties officially permitted for use in the region. Then average temperature during the growing season is around 16,8 °C and the annual rainfall is about 336 mm (13.22inches). Its centers are only few. These are Veľká Tŕňa,Malá Tŕňa, Slovenské Nové Mesto, Viničky, Bara, Černov and Černochov. This number cannot be changed. A vast system of cellars has been carved out of solid rock. They provide a constant temperature of around 12 °C and high humidity of around 95%, which are ideal for the aging of Tokaj wines. The weather is mainly characterized by dry summers and long and warm autumns.
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