Oremus Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos 2014
The Oremus Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos represents the pinnacle of the ancient Tokaji tradition. The number '6' signifies that the maximum permissible amount of Aszú berries (those infected with Botrytis cinerea, or noble rot) were painstakingly gathered and added to the base wine. This dedication to density means the wine achieves an unparalleled level of concentration, sweetness, and complexity. As the Hungarian project of Spain's legendary Vega Sicilia, Oremus applies modern precision to this historic process, ensuring perfect balance. The wine spends years maturing in small oak casks in the estate’s extensive network of underground cellars before release, developing its signature complexity. On the palate, this is unctuous and intensely flavoured, yet never cloying. Expect an explosion of crystallised orange peel, gingerbread, figs, and exotic spices. The massive concentration of residual sugar is thrillingly countered by the wine's naturally high acidity, resulting in a finish that lasts for minutes. This is a wine that defines longevity. It can be enjoyed today for its richness, or cellared for decades, where it will develop profound tertiary notes of coffee, tobacco, and mushroom.
