Vintus

5 Puttonyos, Tokaj

Made from 60% Furmint, 30% Harslevelu and 10% Zeta, the aszú grapes (shrivelled grapes affected by noble rot and shrivelled on the vine) are collected manually one by one over the course of several vineyard passes in a total of 5 wooden hods of 25 (55 pounds) and poured into a vat of 136 liters of must wine, according to the method established in the 17th century. After a maceration of several hours, the “Aszú dough” obtained is filtered. The collected liquid is then racked into barrels where it ferments slowly before being aged 2 years in oak barrels.
Golden amber colored, dried apricot, blended flower honey, and almond and tobacco notes dominate the aroma. Complex and harmonious in the mouth, the characteristic acid content balances the sweet wine features.

2000 Vintage Reviews
“Very clean, fresh and fruity, showing orange blossom, peach and butter notes in a rich, medium-sweet styled. It’s well-balanced and supported by moderate acidity, followed by a lingering aftertaste of peach.” 92 Wine Spectator, June 2004