Royal Tokaji, Dry Furmint, Hungary,White, 75cl

Description

Notes: With generally warm and dry conditions, was a very good vintage especially for Dry but also for Late Harvest Tokaji wines.

Flowering and fruit set took place in perfect conditions, having warm, dry and sunny conditions, resulting in fewer bunches than normal.

During summer, despite the drought conditions, the vines developed well, promising good quality and quantity.

The drought conditions accentuated resulting in rainfall levels at the lowest since records began – in some parts of the region with 180 mm only. As a result, the challenge was to pick at the right time to maximise ripeness and fruit intensity while avoiding loss of acidity.

Harvest for our dry styles was earlier than average, beginning on September 8th for Furmint in Mézes Mály vineyard, some two weeks sooner than usual and was extended to early October to maximise the conditions.

Vinification: Furmint grapes were harvested starting from 9th of September till 9th of October. Whole bunches were pressed and we fermented the lots in stainless steel tanks. After fermentation, racking and sulphuring about half of the entire amount was matured in 300 l and 500 l barrels with a proportion of 15% new oak.

Tasting Notes: A finely balanced wine where the Furmint grape shows its fine apricot and peach fruit with subtle hints of oak from the Hungarian barrels in which it was matured. A lively wine with crisp acidity, complex and a long finish.

Recommendation: Delicious as an aperitif, with seafood or white meats.

Serving temperature at 11 – 13 °C.