COLOUR
White
TYPE
Dessert
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Furmint, Hárslevelű, Muskátály
PRODUCER
Kövágó Estate
REGION
Tokaj
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
St. Stephan's Crown Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos from Kövágó Estate is a sweet white wine from the Tokaj region of Hungary. The '5 Puttonyos' designation indicates a significant level of sweetness, achieved through the addition of botrytised grapes to a base wine. Kövágó Estate is a family winery situated in Abasár, cultivating vineyards on the southern slopes of Sár-hegy, a location known for its unique microclimate and mineral-rich soil. This wine represents a traditional style of Tokaji Aszú, a wine with a long and storied history in the region.
ALCOHOL
10.0%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Tokaji Aszú is often called the 'Wine of Kings, King of Wines'.
Fact 02
The 'Puttonyos' scale measures sweetness, with 5 indicating significant noble sweetness.
Fact 03
Noble rot concentrates sugars and flavors in the grapes.
Fact 04
Tokaji Aszú has remarkable aging potential, often lasting for decades.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of St. Stephan's Crown Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos involves a multi-step process. A base wine is created from non-botrytised grapes. Separately, botrytised grapes are dried and then added to this base wine in measured quantities, indicated by the 'Puttonyos' scale; for this wine, 5 puttonyos were used. The botrytised grapes undergo maceration before fermentation, which typically takes place in stainless steel vats. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in oak barrels to develop its character and complexity.
