OREMUS (par/by Vega Sicilia)
Tokaj-Hegyalja Vendanges tardives
2013
About this winery
Tokaj Oremus is located in Tolcsva, one of the most well-known villages of the Tokaj-Hegyalja region, in the northeast of Hungary. The Tokaj Oremus is proud of its 115 hectares of vineyards in such a beautiful place as the Mandulás and Kútpatka strips, first class vineyards, which have been part of the heritage of noble families such as the Rákóczi, Szirmay and Dessewffly lineages. The vine, planted at the foot of the mountains, at an altitude below 200 metres above sea level, is safely...
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Production notes
Bunches are needed for this wine where at least half the grapes are Aszú noble berries, in other words, where there is a significant degree of noble rot. The late harvest must ferments slowly, so slowly that the roofs of the wineries are often covered in ice and snow by the time it ends. Fermentation stops by itself at around 12% of alcohol. The wine rests for another half year in small wood barrels in the underground wineries and then is aged for a further year in the bottle.
Tasting notes
It is noted for its floral tones, mixed with mellow and citric hints. Fine and elegant nose and it is rich and persistent on the palate. The fine acidity and the sweet fruitiness create a perfect balance.