Oremus : Tokaji Aszú 3 Puttonyos 2016

An alluring balance and concentration, an Oremus Tokaj wine

The estate

Oremus is one of those estates which, by merging with the illustrious Spanish estate Vega Sicilia, have embraced and enhanced its philosophy. Thus, in this prestigious Hungarian vineyard, a quest is constantly under way: for excellence, harmony with nature, and rigour. The prestige of this estate dates back to the 1630s, when Maté Szepsi Lacko made the first "Tokaj wine with tears" from the grapes grown in the Oremus vineyard. He gifted it to the wife of the Prince of Transylvania, Princess Susana Lorántffy, to thank her the kindness she had shown the people of Tokaj. A century later, Oremus has already established itself as one of the world's most renowned estates.

The vineyard

The Oremus estate watches over a 115-hectare vineyard spread over steep hills, whose different sun exposures enable the local grape varieties (Furmint, Harslevelü, Zéta and Sárgamuskotály) to reach optimum levels of ripeness.

The wine

Meaning "tear-shaped wine", Aszú wines are produced exclusively following great years, years that encompass the ideal conditions leading to the development of Botrytis.

Oremus' Tokaji Aszú 3 Puttonyos 2016 stems from vines that are 21 years old on average, rooted in a gravelly, clayey subsoil coated with a thin layer of silt.

The sweetness of this wine is 136 g/litre.

The vinification and ageing

The grapes are harvested by hand, following successive selections in order to select the best quality grapes. In line with the traditional Hungarian winemaking practices, this wine is made by adding three 25 kg baskets ("puttonyos") of botrytised grapes to a barrel of unfermented must. The grapes are macerated, swell to the optimum size and are then gently pressed. Slow fermentation in new Hungarian barrels for around four weeks. The wine is aged in 136 and 200 litre barrels for two years, followed by a further year in the bottle.

The blend

Oremus Tokaji Aszú 3 Puttonyos 2016 comprises a blend of Furmint, Hárslevelü, Zéta and Sárgamuskotály.

The tasting

Colour

The colour is a beautiful golden yellow with subtle golden hues.

Nose

Rich, the nose exudes a fresh blend of yellow fruit and citrus fragrances.

Palate

Full and generous, this wine seduces the palate due to its beautiful concentration, its finesse and its perfectly balanced acidity.

Food and wine pairing

Oremus Tokaji Aszú 3 Puttonyos 2016 will complement foie gras, veal in a cream sauce or strawberries with Roquefort cheese.

Service

For an optimal tasting experience, serve at 8°C.

Storage

Relish today, this Tokaji wine can be kept in the cellar until around 2056 in order to reveal its full aromatic richness.