COLOUR
White
TYPE
Dessert
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Furmint, Hárslevelű, Zéta, Kabar, Kövérszőlő, Sárgamuskotály
PRODUCER
Erzsébet Pince
REGION
Tokaj
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Tokaji Szamorodni Édes from Erzsébet Pince is a white wine from the Tokaj Wine Region in Hungary. The 'Szamorodni' style, meaning 'as it comes,' is produced from grapes harvested with a natural presence of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea) alongside healthy berries. The 'Édes' designation indicates it is the sweeter style of Szamorodni. The Tokaj region is historically significant for its unique terroir and its tradition of producing botrytized wines.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Tokaji Szamorodni means 'as it comes' in Polish, referring to the grapes being harvested as they naturally ripen, with botrytis.
Fact 02
The Tokaj region has a history of winemaking dating back over 800 years.
Fact 03
Noble rot concentrates sugars and flavors in the grapes, creating unique wine characteristics.
Fact 04
Szamorodni is a precursor to the more famous Tokaji Aszú wines.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Tokaji Szamorodni Édes involves the careful hand-harvesting of grapes, which are naturally affected by noble rot (Botrytis cinerea) alongside healthy berries. Following gentle pressing, the grapes undergo fermentation, often managed to retain a significant level of residual sugar, contributing to the wine's sweetness. The wine is then typically aged for an extended period, often in oak barrels, to develop its complex character and aging potential.
