Oremus Tokaji Aszú 3 Puttonyos 2019

Oremus Tokaji Aszú 3 Puttonyos 2019 (Tokaj, Hungary)

Oremus (Vega Sicilia's Hungarian project) honours the Tokaj tradition with an elegant and precise Aszú. In 2019, a dry winter and cold spring delayed the cycle; from 15 August onwards, dry and sunny weather, followed by an autumn with fog and breezes, favoured noble rot. The result: juicy and balanced grapes, ‘fresh, clean and predominantly floral’ aromas and a citrus profile.

Vinification: Aszú berries are harvested manually in several passes and macerated for hours. After light pressing, three 25 kg baskets (3 puttonyos) are added to each 136 L gönci barrel of must. Slow fermentation in new Hungarian oak and ageing for 2 years in barrels (220/350 L) + ≥1 year in bottle. 12% vol.; residual sugar 130 g/L; acidity 7.7 g/L.

Tasting notes (producer): ‘Elegant and fresh’; the acidity gives it a lively and velvety character. Floral nose; on the palate, citrus notes stand out and the finish is pure and bright. Serve at 9 °C; cellaring potential >15 years. temposvegasicilia.com

Grape varieties: Furmint, Zéta, Sárgamuskotály (Muscat).