GRAPES VARITETIES: Furmint, Zéta and Sárgamuskotály
TASTING NOTES: In the autumn of 2016, there was a high incidence of botrytis, which is captured in the beautifully marked honey notes of Aszú 6 Puttonyos 2016. On the palate, its sharp acidity balances the lush sweetness.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Foie gras | Stewed figs | Cheese
BRAND NAME: Vega Sicilia
In the Northeastern corner of Hungary, the Tokaji region has long been considered to produce the King of wines and Wine of kings with its luscious sweet Tokaji Aszu, slowly fermented for years in oak casks. In the hands of Spanish Legend Vega Sicilia, the historical Oremus estate crafted a dry version of Tokaji using local Noble grape Furmint, aged in small new oak casks on its lees in the purest tradition.
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