Szepsy is one of the most prestigious and influential wineries in the Tokaj region of northeastern Hungary, with a documented family winemaking history dating back to the 16th century. One of their ancestors, Szepsy Laczko Máté, was the first to record the method of producing Tokaji Aszú in 1631, laying the foundation for the identity of this iconic wine style.

Today, the winery is led by István Szepsy, a visionary widely regarded as a “Tokaj legend” thanks to his uncompromising precision in both viticulture and winemaking. His philosophy revolves around terroir and micro-parcel selection - each vineyard plot is vinified separately so that Furmint and Hárslevelű can fully express their specific site characteristics.

The vineyards sit on steep terraces around the village of Mád, rooted in volcanic soils rich in quartz, tuff and zeolite, which give the wines their distinctive minerality. The vines are notably old, averaging 40-50 years, and yields are intentionally kept extremely low to achieve maximum concentration and purity of flavor.

Szepsy was one of the pioneers of high-quality dry Furmint in Tokaj, demonstrating that the region can offer more than its traditional sweet wines. Szepsy wines have an exceptional capacity for aging due to their vibrant acidity and firm structure.

The winery is a key force behind the modern renaissance of Tokaj and is largely responsible for restoring the region to the global fine-wine stage. Their work unites tradition, terroir, and a contemporary approach with no compromise on quality.

Szepsy represents a rare combination of history, precision and passion, making it one of the most important producers of both dry and sweet wines in the world.