SauskaTokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos 2003 (Half Litre)

Product code: 5364
£42.50 inc VAT
£255.00 / case of 6
Hungary
Sweet Wine from
Tokaj, Hungary
Country
Country: Hungary
Region
Region: Tokaj
Type
Type: Sweet Wine
Winery
Winery: Sauska
Alcohol
Alcohol: 10%
Volume
Volume: 500 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Rakaczki Gábor
Grape
Grape: Furmint, Hárslevelű
Grape: 90% Furmint, 10% Hárslevelű
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Country
Country: Hungary
Region
Region: Tokaj
Type
Type: Sweet Wine
Winery
Winery: Sauska
Alcohol
Alcohol: 10%
Volume
Volume: 500 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Rakaczki Gábor
Grape
Grape: Furmint, Hárslevelű
Grape: 90% Furmint, 10% Hárslevelű

Product Notes

Sauska Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos is a remarkable Hungarian sweet wine that commands attention. Crafted with masterful accuracy, it showcases the authentic botrytised Furmint and Hárslevelű grapes aged in oak barrels, which bestow the wine with unmistakable complexity. The golden elixir unfolds in layers, revealing notes of dried apricot, honey, exotic spices and toasted bread. Balancing acidity with the profound sweetness of concentrated grapes, this nectar offers an enduring finish. Sauska's Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos is a luscious, extraordinary wine that captures the rich tradition and terroir of Hungary's famed Tokaj wine region.

Tasting Notes

Bright golden color. Cantaloupe and dried apricot in the nose with a hint of vanilla. The sugar is in perfect balance with its vibrant and lively acids.

About the Winery

Sauska

Nestled in the heart of Tokaj-Hegyalja, Hungary's oldest and most prestigious wine region, the Sauska Winery offers a blend of traditional viticulture and cutting-edge technology. Commanding an expansive swathe of land, the vineyard is meticulously cultivated, bearing an impressive collection of local grape varieties that includes Furmint, Hárslevelű, and Muscat.

Sauska Winery is best known for their Tokaji wines, which are both a testament to the region's rich history and a beacon of its future. These exceptional vintages are made from botrytised grapes; this natural process infuses the produce with intoxicating flavours and depth.

The estates are adorned with architecturally splendid cellars. These underground labyrinths are used to age their wines, and some have capacity for over a thousand barrels. This conscious mix of tradition and innovation is evident across the winery from the vineyard management to the winemaking process itself; all approaches are carefully selected to produce nothing but the best.

Furthermore, Sauska Winery recognises the importance of sustainability and possesses a firm commitment towards minimising its environmental impact. This is reflected in its pest control methods and the implementation of solar panels across its winery and guest houses. Green initiatives are not simply an afterthought; they are indeed a core aspect of the winery's philosophy.

Apart from its acclaimed wine collection, Sauska Winery offers incredible experiences for visitors. Wine tours delve into everything from the history of the vineyard, to detailed explanations of their production process. Beyond this, there are tastings available that provide expert insight into the complexities of their wines.

Sauska winery captures the unique essence of its splendid natural surroundings, encapsulating it into a bottle for people around the world to enjoy. It is a place where tradition and innovation work hand in hand, culminating in the production of some of Hungary's best wines which are truly worth a visit.

http://www.sauska.hu/en

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