Nose
Citrus, peach and apricot aromas characte rize the nose of this Aszú 5 puttonyos 2013.
Palate
Rich, intense on the palate with a long aftertaste of orange blossom and spices.
Growing Conditions
The Tokaj region lies within the range of mountains in north-east Hungary. Oremus Winery are located at the geographical heart of this region.
The production of Aszú wine (teardrop wine) is a meticulous process only possible in exceptional vintages and under particular conditions which promote the development of “Botrytis Cinérea” (noble rot).
Winter of 2013 was mild with abundant precipitation, which provided an ideal water reserve to start the growing cycle. Rainfall continued in June, though July and August were dry and hot with several rain showers and hail. Autumn was mild though its cold nights and sunny days reinforced the typical acidity of the region.
Classical vintage to produce excellent Aszú grapes.
Vineyard surface area 98 ha
Planting density 5.660 plants/ha
Altitude 200 m
Harvest
The harvest was good for quantity and extraordinary for quality, with its elegant aromas and magnificent fruitiness being outstanding features, along with a velvety texture.
Yield 488 kg /ha
Harvest 100% Hand-picked in two or three rounds from late-
September up to the beginning of November
Winemaking
After the 2008 vintage, the 2013 was the millennium’s second greatest vintage year for sweet wines. In September the weather was cool, and in October the cold and humidity continued, helping the Botrytis to become established.
For hundreds of years it has been made in the same manner, adding to a “Gönci” barrel (136 litres) of must, 5 panniers (puttonyos) with 25 kg of noble Aszú berries.
Aszú berries are macerated for one day until swelling and later gently pressed. Fermentation takes place in new Hungarian oak barrels; a slow process which can take up to two months.
Aging
Ageing process is completed in 136 and 220 liter barrels for 2,5 years and bottled for an additional year.
