Oremus' 2016 Aszú 5 Puttonyos balances honey and stone fruit against the wine's natural acidity with the precision of a house that understands Tokaji's imperial ambitions. Amber-hued from noble rot's patient work, it's built for the cellar and for vertical tastings that prove sweetness and structure aren't opposing forces.
Winemaker Notes
Oremus' objective with Aszú 5 Puttonyos wine is to achieve the best balance between acidity and sugar. In this sense, it is a perfect wine for ageing to savor during vertical tastings. The amber color indicates the high level of noble rot infection in this 2016 harvest. The honey and fruity fragrances are delightful and the acidity on the palate is a sign of outstanding ageing potential.
About the Producer
One of the first was Bodegas Vega Sicilia, indisputably Spain's greatest estate, which in 1993 acquired one of Tokay's most highly-regarded properties in the top-rated village of Tolcsva, at the region's heart. Rechristened Bodegas Oremus, the winery boasts 115 hectares of "first growth" vineyard plus several kilometers -- and five levels -- of underground cellars hand hewn into volcanic rock. The wines are made by Tokaj Master Andras Backsos, from the traditional. Oremus have also pioneered the vinification of high quality, oak-aged dry wine, primarily from the Furmint grape.
