There is no objection to the fact that good wine costs, but $ 40,000 for a bottle looks like a fat figure.
However, Hungarian wine producers Royal Tokaji say their limited collection is worth 100%. Essencia 2008 is the most expensive wine to be sold for 2019. So far, 11 bottles have been sold, which means that the remaining seven Royal Tokaji bottles are sold before their expiration date, 2300.
But what makes it so expensive?
Essencia is produced in the Tokaj wine region of Hungary, located northwest of Budapest, which serves as a daily destination for travelers visiting the city.
Only black grape juice is used for Essencia production. "Essencia itself is a miracle of nature," Orsi Szentkiralyi, a London-based Hungarian wine professional, told CNN. "It is the result of intense work and requires many years of work and care in the basement."
The wine contains alcohol but has a natural sweetness. "It has a natural sweetness and can only be served in a spoon instead of a glass," he added.
Essencia can be produced only in certain years, depending on weather conditions. So 2008 was an impressive year for wine production.
"The producer always decides when to sell the wine," explained Zoltan Kovacs, general manager at Royal Tokaji Wines. ?It could be after three, four years, or even 10. Essencia was sold after eight years of maturity. It's a slightly unusual Essencia because it has about 4% alcohol. "
The most expensive wine in the world has a unique and extremely strong aroma and sweetness that can become unbearable if consumed in high quantities. The taste comes as a combination of honey, apricot and tea.
Charlie Mount, director at Royal Tokali, adds that their wine was known as early as the 20th century. ?Doctors prescribed it to patients. If they were lucky enough to afford such a purchase, a teaspoon in the morning and at dinner had great health benefits. ?
According to him, Pope Pius X kept it in the bedroom and consumed one teaspoon of Essencia in the morning and dinner.
Essencia's most famous reference is a reference to Bram Stoker's "Dracula," in which the character Jonathan Harker is served a Tokaji sight on the first night at Dracula's castle.
Although wines are sold more expensive depending on seniority, Essencia has the year 2300 as an approximate expiration date due to its high sugar and acidity.
Source: CNN
