Winemaking

The Furmint aszú berries were carefully selected from three vineyards: Sajgó-dűlő in Bodrogkeresztúr, Várhegy in Bodrogkisfalud, Szárhegy in Sárazsadány. All three are historical vineyards in the wine region and have characterful, exceedingly mineral unique world of flavours. Vines have been growing in Várhegy since 1317, in Szárhegy since 1329. We macerated the aszú berries in fermenting must for 24 hours. After pressing and fermentation the wine is now aging in second-fill barrels of Hungarian oak.

The wine will be submitted for national certification only after 1st January 2019, as stipulated in the Tokaj Product Specification.

Wine tasting

“Pale in colour, this wine’s aromas are very clean and distinct. Warm tone chamomile flower, honey and ripe fruit notes dominate. Silky texture in the mouth appear first and remain to the end. In spite of the softness, it has a defined structure and superb balance that support its greatness. Its acids are lively and the flavours richly bring the already familiar pear, apple and chamomile character. Long wine with serious potential.” (Gabriella Mészáros)

Lot details

Variety: Furmint
Vineyard:Várhegy, Sajgó, Szárhegy vineyards
Planted:1970-1998
Ground:in Várhegy and Sajgó rhyolite tuff bedrock with forest soils with obsidian, Szárhegy has pyroxene-andesite soils
Harvest:October, November 2016
Alcohol:12 % vol.
Sugar:210 g/l
 
Quantity (litre):136
Quantity (no. of bottles × ml):270×500
Estimate/bottle (HUF):32 000
Estimate/bottle (EUR):103