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THE FIRST DECADE ASZÚ 5 PUTTONYOS 1996

A classic vintage with good quality wines. Spring came later this year than normally. During blooming the weather was sunny and warm so the vintage became fertile more than the average. The number of sunny hours was behind but this disadvantage disappeared with the late time harvest. In the end of September aszú berry rise began because of the early morning dew. The days were dry and sunny which also helped a lot. The wines have harmony, with round acidities, the nose reflect a whole range of flavours from overripe apricot to light tobacco.

Alcohol

11%

Sugar

137 g/l

Acidity

10.8 g/l

Bottling date

2000 April

Vintage

1996

Other Vintages

1999 1999 1999 1996 1996 1995 1993 1993 1993 1992 1991 1991 1991 1990 1990
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These outstanding Aszú berries with good structure and perfect botrytis were macerated in fermenting must for two days. After pressing and finishing fermentation, the wines were filled into 300 and 500 litre Hungarian oak casks in our extensive, deep, underground cellars to mature for over three years.
Botrytis-anise in nose, good acidity
Enjoy now or cellar for future enjoyment as the wine matures. Sip as an aperitif, serve with fruit based desserts or hard cheeses or enjoy this mouth-watering wine on its own instead of a dessert.
Serve cool.