Vintus

6 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 6 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.
This wine exhibits a deep golden amber color, with apricot, quince-apple, and dried plum and date aromas. Tasting it one can feel an oily round, full-bodied wine developing in the mouth, pleasantly balanced by a lively acid content. The wine is in extreme harmony, allying strength with elegance. A great wine with perfect harmony and long flavors.

2000 Vintage Reviews
“Intensely sweet, yet lush and mouthfilling, this is like nectar. Honey, caramel, candied lemon peel and coconut flavors in a seamless presentation. Acidity and even a touch of tannin shows on the long finish.” 95 Wine Spectator, June 2004