A luminous, deeply expressive Tokaji Aszú that captures both richness and poise. Pale gold in the glass, the nose is intense and layered, unfolding aromas of ripe peach, quince, candied citrus, and acacia honey, interwoven with sweet spice, dried herbs, and subtle tea-leaf nuances. On the palate, the wine is concentrated yet remarkably silky, with flavours of dried apricot, dates, orange peel, raisins, and vanilla carried by soft, rounded acidity. Despite its depth and sweetness, the wine remains elegant and composed, finishing long and lingering with honeyed warmth, gentle spice, and a refined, velvety texture. A classic, beautifully proportioned 6 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú that speaks clearly of patience, tradition, and terroir.

Winemaker | Tímea Éless

Region | Tállya, Tokaj, Hungary

Variety | 100% Furmint

Viticulture | Biodynamic (Demeter - certified)

Soil | Volcanic rhyolite tuff & andesite

Altitude | ~310 m

Age of the vines | 30–60 years

Alcohol | 10.63%

Residual sugar | 222.6 g/L

Bottles made | 1117 bottles

Vinification

This Aszú was crafted exclusively from 100% botrytised Furmint berries, meticulously hand-harvested one by one during October and early November 2017. Late-harvest Furmint for the Aszú base wine was picked separately on 20 October, 4 November, and 7 November 2017. The collected Aszú berries were then soaked in the base wine for one full week, beginning on 4 December 2017, before being gently pressed on 11 December using a pneumatic press.

Fermentation took place without added yeast, followed by ageing for 18 months in 200 L medium-toast Zemplén oak barrels crafted by Kalina in Tokaj-Hegyalja. After élevage, the wine was transported to Mád for careful finishing, including gentle fining with natural bentonite, filtration, and bottling. Bottled on 25 October 2019, this 6 Puttonyos Aszú shows the hallmark balance of Tokaj: profound sweetness shaped by time, noble rot, and finely tuned acidity.