Oremus Tokaji Aszú 3 Puttonyos 2017

This natural sweet wine comes from the historic Tokaj region, crafted by Oremus winery from Furmint, Hárslevelü, Zéta, and Sárgamuskotály grapes. It features a bright yellow color, floral and citrus aromas, vibrant acidity, and a silky texture on the palate.

Key facts

• Grape variety: Furmint, Hárslevelü, Zéta, Sárgamuskotály
• D.O. / Region: Tokaj
• Winery: Oremus (Tempos Vega Sicilia)
• Ageing / Cellaring potential: 2 years in oak barrels, 1 year in bottle

The vineyard

The grapes are sourced from vineyards with an average age of 20 years in Tokaj. The local microclimate promotes the development of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), which is essential for concentrating sugars and flavors in the berries.

Ideal combination

Cheese

Cheeses pair well with wine: hard cheeses with reds, soft and blue cheeses with whites and fortified wines.

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Desserts

For desserts choose sweet and semi-sweet wines — they should be sweeter than the dish so they don't taste sour.

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Fruits

Fruits and fruit snacks pair with light whites, sparkling and off-dry wines.

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Winemaking

Crafted using the traditional Hungarian method, three baskets (puttonyos) of shriveled Aszú grapes are added to the must. After fermentation in Hungarian oak, the wine undergoes two years of barrel aging and an additional year in the bottle.

Why buy it

This sweet wine with great cellaring potential is an ideal choice for collectors. Its balance of sweetness and acidity pairs beautifully with desserts and blue cheeses. If you are looking for a legendary Hungarian wine, you can buy Oremus Tokaji Aszú 3 Puttonyos 2017 online directly from our shop.