The legend of Tokaj has grown steadily over its four hundred year history, but it was not until 1630 that the grandeur of the Oremus vineyard was first spoken of. Today, it is the one that receives the greatest universal acclaim.
The production of Aszú wine (teardrop wine) is a meticulous process that is only possible in exceptional vintages and under special conditions that favor the development of “Botrytis cinerea” (noble rot). For hundreds of years, it has been made in the same way, adding to a barrel of "Gönc" (136 liters) of must, 3 bags (puttonyos) of 25 kg of noble Aszú berries. Aszú berries are macerated until they swell and are then delicately pressed. Fermentation takes place in new Hungarian oak barrels, a slow process that can take up to four weeks. The aging of The aging process is completed in 136 and 200 liter barrels for 2 years and bottled for another year.
Aszú 3 Puttonyos is an elegant and fresh wine, with a balanced acidity that makes it a vibrant but velvety wine. A bright yellow color, floral aromas and citric notes characterize this 2017 vintage.
Winter was cold in January with below average temperatures, and the vineyard was protected by winter snow. Spring developed with moderate, dry and normal weather for the time of year, which brought early bud break and no precipitation. The summer was marked by normal temperatures, average rainfall, good dispersion and early development of the vineyard. Autumn was excellent, perfect ripening, favorable weather for harvesting and good conditions for the development of noble rot, cold nights with sunny days and no significant rainfall.
This wine is drinkable now, but can be stored for 40 years under optimal conditions: 12-14°C / 54-57ºF and 60% relative humidity.
The recommended service temperature is 8 ºC / 46 ºF.
Production: 49 bottles of 750 cl.
Alcohol by volume – 12%.
Sugar – 125g/l
Acidity – 8,2 g/l
Variety – Furmint, Hárslevelü, Zéta, and Sárgauskotály
Average age of the vineyard – 20 years
Altitude – 200m