Disznókő, Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos, Mad, Hungary (50cl.), 2014

Producer Profile

A First Growth since 1732 and part of the World Heritage Site of Tokaj declared in 2002, the 104 hectares of Disznókő vineyards have always been sought-after due to their supreme quality.

Once owned by influential aristocratic families and then nationalised, the estate has been under the ownership of AXA Millésimes since 2002. With its expertise and experience in Aszú winemaking, Disznókő is recognized today as being in the forefront of the renaissance of these truly great Tokaji wines.

Viticulture

The intensely botrytised aszú berries were selected during 3 passages. We started on September 4th for Zéta grapes followed by Furmint grapes on September 18th. They finished the third trie on October 29th. The majority of the aszú grapes came from the second trie. Each aszú berry was individually picked and then stored in stainless steel vats until vinification. Aszú berries: 69% Furmint, 25% Zéta, 6% Hárslevelű. Base wine: 50% Furmint, 50% Hárslevelű

Winemaking

Around 75% of the aszú berries were macerated in a finished wine for half a day. The most shrivelled aszú berries were soaked in a heavily fermenting must for 2 days for their skin contact, with several pumping overs. After pressing the fermentation took place in stainless steel vats. The wine was aged for 18 months in oak barrels of 225 litres, mostly in old oak barrels.

Tasting Note

Golden colour. The nose has intense botrytis character with spicy, aromatic herb like dill, citrusy, fresh plum, mint aromas. Very fresh on the palate, with high acidity, but also a rich, powerful wine with good presence in the mouth and with very good length.

Food Matching

At the end of the meal or chilled as a refreshing aperitif or with canapés, pâtés, or foie gras.