Disznókő Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos, Tokaj, Hungary 2016
Disznókő Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos, Tokaj, Hungary 2016
Disznókő is one of the great historical estates of Tokaj, with a single contiguous vineyard first classified as First Growth in 1732. Revitalized under AXA Millésimes ownership, Disznókő combines centuries of tradition with modern precision to craft some of the world’s most lauded botrytized wines. Their 6 Puttonyos Aszú represents the pinnacle of sweetness, complexity, and ageability within the Tokaji classification system.
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WINEMAKER: László Mészáros
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FARMING: Certified Sustainable; hand-harvested
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VARIETY: 75% Furmint, 15% Zéta, 10% Hárslevelű
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TERROIR: Estate fruit from loess, clay, and volcanic tuff soils in the southern Tokaj foothills, where morning fogs and afternoon sunshine foster ideal conditions for noble rot (Botrytis cinerea). Elevations range from 130–200 meters with excellent drainage and ventilation.
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VINIFICATION: Hand-selected botrytized berries (Aszú) were macerated in fermenting must for two days, gently pressed, then fermented slowly in stainless steel and oak barrels. Fermentation proceeded slowly due to high sugar concentration.
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AGING: Aged for 2 years in 225L Hungarian oak barrels, followed by an additional year in bottle before release
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TASTING NOTES: Rich and luminous, with aromas of dried apricot, orange peel, honeycomb, saffron, and chamomile. The palate is unctuous yet lifted by bright acidity, with flavors of caramelized peach, candied citrus, and warm spices. Balanced and persistent, with long cellar potential.
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Blue cheese, foie gras, walnut cake, or as a meditative end-of-meal wine
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SCORES:
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96 – Wine Enthusiast
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95 – Wine Advocate
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94 – James Suckling
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Disznókő Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos, Tokaj, Hungary 2016
Disznókő Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos, Tokaj, Hungary 2016
Disznókő is one of the great historical estates of Tokaj, with a single contiguous vineyard first classified as First Growth in 1732. Revitalized under AXA Millésimes ownership, Disznókő combines centuries of tradition with modern precision to craft some of the world’s most lauded botrytized wines. Their 6 Puttonyos Aszú represents the pinnacle of sweetness, complexity, and ageability within the Tokaji classification system.
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WINEMAKER: László Mészáros
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FARMING: Certified Sustainable; hand-harvested
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VARIETY: 75% Furmint, 15% Zéta, 10% Hárslevelű
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TERROIR: Estate fruit from loess, clay, and volcanic tuff soils in the southern Tokaj foothills, where morning fogs and afternoon sunshine foster ideal conditions for noble rot (Botrytis cinerea). Elevations range from 130–200 meters with excellent drainage and ventilation.
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VINIFICATION: Hand-selected botrytized berries (Aszú) were macerated in fermenting must for two days, gently pressed, then fermented slowly in stainless steel and oak barrels. Fermentation proceeded slowly due to high sugar concentration.
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AGING: Aged for 2 years in 225L Hungarian oak barrels, followed by an additional year in bottle before release
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TASTING NOTES: Rich and luminous, with aromas of dried apricot, orange peel, honeycomb, saffron, and chamomile. The palate is unctuous yet lifted by bright acidity, with flavors of caramelized peach, candied citrus, and warm spices. Balanced and persistent, with long cellar potential.
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Blue cheese, foie gras, walnut cake, or as a meditative end-of-meal wine
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SCORES:
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96 – Wine Enthusiast
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95 – Wine Advocate
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94 – James Suckling
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