COLOUR
White
TYPE
Dessert
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Furmint, Hárslevelű, Zéta
PRODUCER
Château Dereszla
REGION
Tokaj
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Dereszla Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos 2017 is a sweet dessert wine from Hungary's historic Tokaj region. The producer, Château Dereszla, has a legacy dating back to the 18th century, with vineyards spread across diverse soils. The wine's distinctiveness comes from the use of grapes affected by noble rot, a key characteristic of Tokaji Aszú wines, with the '5 Puttonyos' designation indicating a significant level of sweetness and concentration. The 2017 vintage was marked by favorable conditions for noble rot development.
ALCOHOL
10.5%
AVG. PRICE
€41
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 'Puttonyos' system measures sweetness, with '5' indicating a substantial concentration of noble rot grapes.
Fact 02
Noble rot (Botrytis cinerea) is a fungus that dehydrates grapes, concentrating their sugars and flavors.
Fact 03
Tokaji Aszú wines are among the oldest classified wines in the world.
Fact 04
The historic cellars of Château Dereszla were renovated in 2003.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Château Dereszla Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos 2017 involves the careful selection of Furmint, Hárslevelű, and Zéta grapes affected by noble rot. These Aszú berries undergo a 24-hour maceration period before being gently pressed. Fermentation is conducted by selected yeasts in stainless steel tanks. The wine then matures for 30 months in second and third-fill oak barrels.
