Disznoko - Tokaji - Late Harvest - Sweet2020
WHITE WINE
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Producer
Disznoko
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Blend
Furmint
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Country
Hungary
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Region
Tokaj
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UPC
6 49185 01938 6
Reviews
Wine Spectator 91
The richly aromatic nose of this silky sweetie belies its lithe form and featherweight texture, which carries well-meshed notes of roasted pineapple and peach, with accents of walnut skin, lanolin, lemon oil and crushed pine. Fresh and focused on the mineral-driven finish.
by AN, Wine Spectator , 2024
James Suckling 91
Aromas of dried pineapple and glazed lemons with dried flowers and spices on the nose. Medium-bodied, sleek and delicate with vivid acidity. Crunchy and medium-sweet with a flavorful, refreshing aftertaste.
by JS, James Suckling , 2024
Technical Details
Estate
Disznoko spreads over 250 acres at the south-west entrance of the Tokaj region. Tokaj is thought to be the first vineyard region in the world to have adopted a classification system and, incredibly, the entire Disznoko estate was classified as a first growth property in 1772 at the time of the initial classification by royal decree. The estate’s vineyards today are still wholly classified as first growth.
Key Facts
Acclaimed as an exceptional terroir for Aszú in Tokaj, the Disznóko estate is a single tract of land, planted with noble grape varieties of the Tokaj Wine Region, mainly Furmint.
Tasting notes
Pale to golden yellow. The heady intensity of wild flowers and fresh fruits (peach, plum, citrus, honey) abound in the bouquet. Velvety and deliciously rounded, the Disznók? Tokaji Late Harvest retains its vivacity with persistence on the palate. Light-hearted and energetic. Perfect aperitif when you invite friends to your home, alone or with appetizers. Enjoy chilled in summer on the terrace. An afternoon drink too.
Vinification
For this wine, the winery selected entirely botrytized part bunches from the end of October until mid November. The grapes were de-stemmed, followed by skin contact with the must and fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The wine was aged for 10-12 months in 225 liter oak and bottled in April 2014.
Wine
The Late Harvest is made primarily from botrytized Furmint grapes, one of the traditional grape varieties used for making the Disznoko 5 Puttonyos and 6 Puttonyos wines. There is also a small percentage of two other local grapes: Hárslevelu (10%) and Zeta (5%). This wine is aged for only
a few months in traditional Hungarian oak casks, and is then bottled, capturing its freshness.