Vino Vdovjak Ordinarium (500ml)

Extraordinary Dessert Wine from Slovak Tokaj

An exceptional sweet wine from the Slovak side of the legendary Tokaj region, crafted by Matus Vdovjak from botrytis-affected grapes grown on volcanic soils. Ordinarium showcases the ultra-low yields and concentrated aromatics that define this historic wine region, balancing flamboyant flavours with remarkable sugar-acid harmony.

The Producer & Region

Matus Vdovjak works the volcanic terroir of Slovak Tokaj, the famous region renowned for its unique aszú wines. This area's microclimate and volcanic soils create ideal conditions for noble rot (botrytis), producing some of the world's most celebrated dessert wines.

Winemaking & Tasting Notes

A blend of Furmint, Lipovina (Hárslevelű), and Yellow Muscat, this wine spent 24 hours on skins before spontaneous fermentation and aging in 250-litre amphora and glass demijohns. The result is sumptuous: raisins, honey, baked apples, vanilla, cinnamon, and orange peel on the nose, with a lush, creamy yet fresh palate.

Food Pairing

This versatile dessert wine pairs beautifully with both savoury and sweet dishes:

• Savoury: Mature and blue cheeses, pâtés, duck or foie gras, fig and goat cheese quiche
• Sweet: Nut-based desserts, traditional Stollen, panettone, or fruit-driven seasonal sweets

The wine keeps well once opened, so you can enjoy a glass whenever the mood strikes—no need to finish the bottle in one sitting.

Fun fact: "Ordinarium" was the very first name used for this style of wine in Tokaj.

Technical Details: 14% ABV | Vintage 2022 | 500ml | Contains sulphites