Oremus Tokaji Aszu 3 Puttoyons Vintage 2019 50cl

Oremus Tokaji Aszu 3 Puttoyons Añada 2019 50cl is a sweet wine made by the Oremus winery in the prestigious Tokai appellation in Tokaj-Hegyalja (Hungary) from the indigenous varieties furmint, zéta, hárslevelü, sargamuskotaly.

With the intention of recovering one of the most prestigious wine regions in the world, in 1993 the Alvarez family, owners of Vega Sicilia, founded the Tokaj Oremus winery. To do so, they built using the subway galleries built in the 13th century and followed the meticulous winemaking method developed more than 400 years ago. The result is an excellent range of wines considered some of the best in the world.

The Oremus Tokaji Aszú 3 Puttonyos Añada 2019 is a high quality sweet wine from the prestigious Tokaj region in Hungary. The Oremus winery is owned by the Spanish group Tempos Vega Sicilia, which gives it a seal of excellence and a rigorous winemaking process.

This wine is produced only in exceptional vintages, when climatic conditions are perfect for the development of “botrytis cinerea” or “noble rot”, a fungus that concentrates the sugars and aromas of the grapes. The term “Puttonyos” refers to the baskets of botrytized (aszú) grapes added per 136-liter barrel. A 3 Puttonyos is the lowest level of sweetness within the Aszú category, but still a wine with remarkable sweetness and vibrant acidity.

Wine characteristics

• Vintage: 2019, considered an exceptional vintage for Aszú wines.

• Type of wine: Natural sweet white (liqueur).

• Grape varieties: Mainly Furmint, Zéta and Hárslevelü.

• Alcoholic strength: About 12% vol.

• Format: Bottle of 50 cl.

• Aging: Aged in 136 and 220 liter Hungarian oak barrels in the property’s subway cellars for 2 to 3 years.

Tasting notes

• Appearance: Bright golden color.

• Nose: Intense and complex aromas of candied fruits (apricot, quince, lime), honey, honeycomb and citrus notes.

• Palate: It is an elegant wine, fresh and unctuous at the same time. Its marked acidity perfectly balances the sweetness, making it vibrant and velvety on the palate. The finish is long and persistent.

Pairing

Due to its sweetness and acidity, it is ideal as an accompaniment:

• Desserts based on fruits or creams.

• Foie-gras.

• Blue and strong cheeses (such as Roquefort).

• White meats and dishes with sweet and sour touches.