Tokaj Classic Winery Ltd., Hungary

2019

Furmint Betsek

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Alcohol content: 13.5% by Vol
Sugar free extract: 21.6 g/L
Residual sugar: 3.8 g/L
Acidity: 7.4 g/L
Sulfur (SO2):   135 mg/L
Bottle size: 750 mL
Calories: 77 cal per 100 mL
Varieties: 100% Furmint
Harvest time: September 20 2019
Origin: Mád, Betsek
Character: 100% Furmint grapes from the renowned "Betsek" parcel. Betsek is one of the four classified vineyards of the world, dating back to the 18th Century. An excellent example of this terroir. Elegant minerality, subliminal power, cutting edge acidity, with surprising longevity. Mellow on the nose, ripe citrus fruits, green apples, and a hint of minerality. Delicate tannins.
Soil: Weathered zeolite with crumbly pumic tuff. Volcanic reolite tuff, Hard tuff mixed with yellow and red clay.
Cellar technology: Slow fermentation at low temperatures in stainless steel tank. Clarification with bentonite. Bottled in October of 2020.
Storage: Constant temperature at 12°C and 80% humidity. Three months in oak barrels of 500 L.
Lifespan: Drink by 2030
Closure: Screw top (black)
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