Tokaj has acquired increasingly legendary status over its four hundred year history. However, the first mention of the grandeur of the Oremus vineyard dates only from 1630; today it is universally recognized.
The Tokaj region is located in a mountain range in the northeast of Hungary. The Oremus vineyard is located at its geographical center.
The production of Aszú (tear) wine is a meticulous process that is only possible with good vintages and under unique conditions that favor the development of “Botrytis cinerea” (noble rot).
Measurements dating back centuries are still used. 5 baskets (puttonyos) containing 25 kg of Aszú grapes individually harvested and covered with Botrytis are added to the base must. The grapes are macerated for two days until they swell, before being delicately pressed. Fermentation takes place in new Hungarian oak barrels. It's a slow process that can take up to two months.
Aging ends in 136 and 200 liter barrels for two to three years, before being bottled for another year.
ASZÚ 5 puttonyos 2014 has a bright golden color and has characteristic aromas of ripe apricot, honey and citric undertones of grapefruit. It is complex and rich with a refreshing finish, typical of a classic Tokaji sweet wine, not to mention the acidity balancing the sweetness perfectly.
2014 VINEYARD CYCLE: The winter was exceptionally warm, extremely dry in December, with abundant rainfall in January and February. Temperatures increased in the spring with more frequent precipitation than normal. Bud burst began in early April, two weeks earlier than average. The rains continued throughout the summer, thus avoiding a drought, the temperatures not becoming too hot. The grapes ripened at a normal rate. Temperatures were low during a rainy fall. Botrytis formed early, leading to selective and laborious harvesting, and therefore a low yield. This vintage transmits a classic, fresh and fruity style of Aszú wines with a refreshing acidity.
STORAGE AND RECOMMENDED CONSUMPTION WINDOW:
This wine can be drunk now, but it can be stored for up to 40 years if stored under the ideal conditions of: 12-14 ºC and 60% relative humidity.
The recommended drinking temperature is 10 ºC.
PRODUCTION: 24.226 bottles of 50 cl