Tokaj Classic Winery Ltd., Hungary

2016

Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos

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Alcohol content: 13.0% by Vol
Sugar free extract: 55.8 g/L
Residual sugar: 160.7 g/L
Acidity: 8.92 g/L
Sulfur (SO2):   296 mg/L
Bottle size: 500 mL
Calories: 137 cal per 100 mL
Varieties: 60% Furmint, 30% Hárslevelű, 10% Muscat Lunel
Harvest time: From early October until end of November
Origin: Mád, Király and Betsek
Character: Representing a harmonious balance between maturity and vitality, this 5 puttonyos Aszú from a mid-aged vintage captures the nuanced charm of Tokaj's esteemed sweet wines. With a refined complexity that has evolved gracefully over time, this wine offers a combination of depth and freshness that is both intriguing and delightful. Upon the first sip, expect a symphony of flavors that have matured to perfection, including luscious notes of baked apple, golden raisins, and a touch of warm spice. The palate is enveloped in a velvety sweetness that is lifted by a subtle acidity, creating a well-rounded and sophisticated tasting experience.
Soil: Clay topsoil, with volcanic, high lime, iron subsoil containing rhiolite, trachyte, andesite and zeolite substances. Moisture is present in tufa rocks. Added soil compounds laid down through ancient fumaroles, lend a powerfully rich, complex minerality to the wine.
Cellar technology: Hand-picked noble rot berries. Commencement of primary fermentation process for the base wine lasting from mid-October 2016 until the end of November 2016.
Storage: Constant temperature of 12.8°C and 80% humidity, in small 135-L oak Tokaj cask. Secondary fermentation: two years, followed by nine months resting time in casks; purification with bentonite and completion by bottling in December 2019.
Lifespan: Drink before 2035
Closure: Natural cork with red capsule
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