Royal Tokaji - 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszu 2013 (500ml)
Price: $59.98
Producer | Royal Tokaji |
Country | Hungary |
Varietal | Furmint |
Vintage | 2013 |
Sku | 05367 |
Royal Tokaji Description
Vintage Notes:After a mild winter, we had a pretty nice time during the spring, with someannoying snow just before Easter which thanks God did not affected our high located vineyards. Quite a lot of rainfalls at the beginning of summer worried us and consequently the berry setting also suffered a bit. The rest of June and July evolve perfect and only tiny patches suffered from a slight drought.
The weather remain miraculous after the veraison started, creating nice conditions for developing quality Aszú berries, furthermore we had some helpful rainfalls also at the end on the month.
This vintage Royal Tokaji had the opportunity to produce and process a considerably quantity and high quality Aszú berries. Moreover, from our best plots we produced excellent quality single vineyard Aszú wines.
Vinification:The excellent quality Aszú berries, with nice structure and perfect botrytis, were soaked in fermenting must and macerated together for two days. After pressing and fermenting the wine to the perfect balance, it was transferred to our underground cellar for two year barrel maturation in 300 and 500 liters second and third used oak barrels. We did the final blendings at the beginning of summer 2016th by bottling the wine in September.
Tasting Notes: A delightful nose of honey and peaches, delicate and graceful on the palate with traces of spice and citrus fruit. Very elegant and refreshing with a crisp, long finish, perfectly balanced.
Recommendations:Could be enjoyed at this young stage but will be develop more enjoyment after some years in bottle. Suits well fruit based desserts, some blue cheeses or just enjoyed on its own.
Wine Enthusiast: 96 Points
Wine Enthusiast Editor's Choice
Straw colored with gold reflections, this delightful sweet wine has aromas of dried pear, fresh apricot and yellow peach. Flavors of fresh Bartlett pear, acacia honey and tinned apricots unfold on the palate. The finish is sweet, with just the right amount of acidity. Jeff Jenssen