Alana-Tokaj is one of those rare finds that makes Buyers stop mid-scroll. This is Tokaji at its most expressive: elegant, pure, naturally made wines from Hungary’s legendary Mád region. And yes—their 2013 Essencia just earned 99 points from Wine Enthusiast, making it the highest-scoring Tokaji of 2025.
Only 60 bottles are available in the U.S. and only through LibDib.
These wines are handcrafted with simplicity and transparency. No additives. No industrial shortcuts. Just volcanic soils, noble rot, patient winemaking, and generations of knowledge.
The Maker Story
Founded in 2005, Alana-Tokaj farms 55 acres in Mád, the historic heart of Tokaj and home to the world’s first officially classified vineyards. The estate’s parcels—Betsek, Király, and Veresek—are among the most celebrated vineyard sites in the region.
Winemaker Attila Gábor Németh is devoted to a natural approach:
- No added sugar, acid, or alcohol
- No herbicides, no fertilizers, no irrigation
- No mechanical harvesting
- Every single grape picked by hand
Yields are tiny. Time is slow. And the wines are stunning.
Essencia, for instance, is made only twice per decade and yields about 1cc per vine. Yes—per vine. This is patience in a bottle.
The result is wines that are concentrated yet low-alcohol, richly sweet yet balanced, and deeply reflective of place.
Why Buyers Should Pay Attention
These wines check multiple boxes for today’s premium-leaning drinkers:
- Naturally made without additives
- Ultra-limited with collectible cachet
- Low alcohol, yet powerfully aromatic and flavorful
- Pairs beautifully with cheese boards, pastries, foie gras, citrus-based desserts, and tasting menus
- High storytelling value for staff education, tasting flights, and VIP experiences
If you’re looking for wines that feel special, thoughtful, and conversation-starting, this is your portfolio.
For On-Premise Buyers
Tasting flights, dessert pairings, and chef-driven menus are where these wines shine. The Late Harvest cuvées and Aszú elevate pastry programs, while the Essencia is the kind of rare bottle you keep for anniversary dinners, special pours, and collectors. A single ounce can be an experience.
For Off-Premise Buyers
Alana-Tokaj gives your shelf something authentically luxurious that stands apart from familiar dessert wine categories. If you cater to wine clubs, collectors, or serious enthusiasts, the 99-point Essencia and library vintages are instant draw-ins. Consider featuring with signage or “staff favorite” tasting notes.
Final Take for Trade Buyers
Alana-Tokaj offers Buyers a portfolio of naturally crafted, low-alcohol, world-class Tokaji wines with real storytelling power. From the accessible Late Harvest cuvées to the once-in-a-generation Essencia, these bottles add depth, prestige, and a sense of occasion to any list or shelf. With rare library vintages and the highest-scoring Tokaji of the year available now on LibDib, this is the moment to bring something unforgettable to your customers.
