Tokaji Aszu 6 Puttonyos Disznoko (Domaine) 2017

This outstanding wine is produced only in exceptional years when the grapes are deemed to be particularly highly concentrated and complex. This is when the estate chooses to craft this Aszú 6 Puttonyos. The number of Puttonyos refers to the residual sugar content in the wine. Here, the 6 indicates that this is a sweet wine best appreciated in its youth for its fruitiness, richness and concentration, and especially after 15 to 30 years of cellaring.
The botrytised grapes, known as ‘aszú’ grapes (Hungarian for ‘dried’), are meticulously hand-picked one by one from the vines in successive rounds, so that only the most concentrated grapes are selected for this particular cuvée. After being stored separately, these grapes affected by noble rot are added to a dry wine crafted earlier in the season, triggering a further fermentation process.
This is the perfect bottle to open for celebrations or special occasions. While it certainly stands on its own, you can also enjoy it with a wide range of dishes. In the glass, you’ll discover a delightful amber colour, a fine, precise nose bursting with notes of fruit and honey. Simply let the elegance and opulence of this sweet wine capture your senses while its freshness shines without ever being overshadowed. It will also reveal hints of menthol with age.