THE FIRST DECADE ASZÚ 5 PUTTONYOS 1999

1999 was a great Aszú year. After an average spring the summer was warm and wet. There were two savage hailstorms during August but the remaining healthy grapes developed a great intensity and concentration. The aszú berries were picked in perfect weather conditions in late September and early October. The Furmint and Hárslevelű aszús yielded elegant wines, beautifully balanced with good acidity. Royal Tokaji consider the 1999 to be on a pair with 1993. The 1993's having impressive concentration and structure whilst the 1999's exhibit unbelievable acidity wrapped in perfectly balanced fruit.

Alcohol

11%

Sugar

163 g/l

Acidity

12.7 g/l

Bottling date

2003 September

Vintage

1999

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 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.
Full, honey nose, generous entry – mid-weight.
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.