The greatness of a tradition
The Aszú wines are the differentiating factor of this family of great wines. They combine tradition, innovation and excellence, and become sublime wines with their roots in a unique terroir.
Oremus is the symbol and example of the rewarding of time, experience and knowledge, of the real expertise in the art of wine.
The production of the Aszú wine (wine of tears) is a meticulous process, which requires great patience and extensive know-how. It is only possible in good vintages, when nature brings rain at the end of the summer and sun and wind in early autumn, which are the essential conditions for the process for noble berries to from. The berries swollen due to the humidity split and the "Botrytis cinérea" establishes in its skin and creates the noble rot.
The same formulas are used to make the wines as have been used for hundreds of years.
To the must in a Gönc barrel, that is 136-litres, 3, 5 or 6 23-kg panniers ("puttony" in Hungarian) of Aszú noble berries. The Aszú noble berries are macerated with the must and we then wait for one day or two for the berries to swell and they are then pressed.
The fermentation of the Aszú must is a slow process that can sometimes last up to two months. It is then put into wood barrels and is left in a protected wine press, waiting for the fermentation to stop by itself. We then add a little Eszencia, which has been collected drop by drop from the Aszú berries. We thus symbolically return its soul, which is embodied in the Eszencia.
The Aszú wines are aged in 136-litre (called "Gönc") and 220-litre ("Szerednye") small barrels. Oak from the mountains that border the winemaking region is used to manufacture the barrels. The Aszú ageing takes place in underground wineries dug out in the volcanic soil. The wine is left to age here for 2 to 3 years, at a constant temperature and degree of humidity. After being bottled, the Oremus Aszú is left to continue ageing in the bottle for a year, which is the opportunity for it to embark on a journey of development that can even last several decades.
Description
The Tokaj legend has grown and grown in its four-hundred years of history; but it was not until 1630 that the greatness of the Oremus vineyard was first spoken of. Today it is the one which receives greatest universal acclaim.
The production of Aszú wine (teardrop wine) is a meticulous process only possible in exceptional vintages and under special conditions which promote the development of "Botrytis cinerea" (noble rot). For hundreds of years, it has been made in the same manner, adding to a "Gönc" barrel (136 litres) of must, 3 panniers (puttonyos) of 25 kg of noble Aszú berries. Aszú berries are macerated until swollen and later gently pressed. Fermentation takes place in new Hungarian oak barrels; a slow process which can take up to four weeks. The ageing process is completed in 136 and 200 litre barrels for 2 years and bottled for an additional year.
Aszú 3 Puttonyos is an elegant and fresh wine, with balanced acidity which makes it a vibrant yet velvety wine. Bright yellow color, floral aromas and citric notes characterize this 2017 vintage.General information
Alcohol by volume
12 %Sugar
125 g/lAcidity
8.2 g/lVariety
Furmint, Hárslevelü, Zéta, and SárgauskotályAverage age of vineyard
20 yearsVineyard surface area
98 haPlanting density
5,660 plants/haAltitude
200 mYield
200-500 kg/ha (3-5 hl/ha)Harvest
100 % hand-picked, in two or three shifts from late September to early November2017 Vineyard cycle
The winter was cold in January with below average temperatures, and the vineyard was protected by winter snow. Spring developed with moderate weather, dry and normal for the time of year, which brought early budbreak and no precipitation. Normal summer temperature, average rainfall in good dispersion and early development of the vineyard. Autumn was excellent, perfect ripening, favorable weather for harvest and good conditions for noble rot development, cold nights with sunny days and no significant rainfall.
Storage, serving and drinking window
This wine is suitable for drinking now, but it can be stored for 40 years in optimal conditions: 12-14 °C / 54-57 ºF and 60 % relative humidity.
The recommended serving temperature is 8 ºC / 46 ºF.Production
49,750 bottles of 50 cl.
Description
The Tokaj legend has grown and grown in its four-hundred years of history; but it was not until 1630 that the greatness of the Oremus vineyard was first spoken of. Today it is the one which receives greatest universal acclaim.
The production of Aszú wine (teardrop wine) is a meticulous process only possible in exceptional vintages and under particular conditions which promote the development of "Botrytis cinerea" (noble rot). For hundreds of years it has been made in the same manner, adding to a "Gönc" barrel (136 litres) of must, 3 panniers (puttonyos) of 25 kg of noble Aszú berries. Aszú berries are macerated until swollen and later gently pressed. Fermentation takes place in new Hungarian oak barrels; a slow process which can take up to four weeks. The ageing process is completed in 136 and 200 litre barrels for 2 years and bottled for an additional year.
Aszú 3 Puttonyos is an elegant and fresh wine, with balanced acidity which makes it a vibrant yet velvety wine.General information
Alcohol by volume
12 %Sugar
136 g/lAcidity
9.4 g/lVariety
Furmint, Hárslevelü, Zéta and SárgamuskotályAverage age of vineyard
21 yearsVineyard surface area
98 haPlanting density
5,660 plants/haAltitude
200 mYield
200-500 kg/ha (1.4 - 3.5 Hl/ha)Harvest
100 % hand-picked, in two or three shifts from late September to early November2016 Vineyard cycle
Winter was long and cool followed by cold showers in the month of February while a dry and mild spring provoked an early bud break of the Furmint vines starting 8 April. Flowering took place in early June and a dry season was ideal for the fruit set. Temperatures in summer were mild with scattered showers all throughout the summer months. An early and quick ripening favored the wine with rich aromas and balanced acidity. Abundant precipitation at the beginning of September contributed in the high quality of the Aszú grapes.
Storage, serving and drinking window
This wine is suitable for drinking now, but it can be stored for 40 years in optimal conditions: 12-14 °C / 54-57 ºF and 60 % relative humidity.
The recommended serving temperature is 8 ºC / 46 ºF.Production
34,692 bottles of 50 cl.
Description
The Tokaj legend has grown and grown in its four-hundred years of history; but it was not until 1630 that the greatness of the Oremus vineyard was first spoken of. Today it is the one which receives greatest universal acclaim.
The production of Aszú wine (teardrop wine) is a meticulous process only possible in exceptional vintages and under particular conditions which promote the development of "Botrytis cinerea" (noble rot). For hundreds of years it has been made in the same manner, adding to a "Gönc" barrel (136 litres) of must, 3 panniers (puttonyos) of 25 kg of noble Aszú berries. Aszú berries are macerated until swollen and later gently pressed. Fermentation takes place in new Hungarian oak barrels; a slow process which can take up to four weeks. The ageing process is completed in 136 and 200 litre barrels for 2 years and bottled for an additional year.
Aszú 3 Puttonyos is an elegant and fresh wine, with balanced acidity which makes it a vibrant yet velvety wine.General information
Alcohol by volume
11.5 %Sugar
138 g/lAcidity
7.9 g/lVariety
Furmint, Hárslevelü, Zéta and SárgamuskotályAverage age of vineyard
19 yearsVineyard surface area
98 haPlanting density
5,660 plants/haAltitude
200 mYield
200-500 kg/ha, 3-5 hl/haHarvest
100 % Hand-picked in two or three rounds from late September to early November2015 Vineyard cycle
After a mild January, snow arrived in February which was colder than usual. The spring was soft with early sprouting. Summer was exceedingly dry and hot. The warm weather continued in September causing a rapid ripening. Due to a dry October, Botrytis only set in those vineyards where microclimate was rather humid. 2015 turned out to be a relatively short vintage in terms of quantity, but quality was excellent, the sweet wines exert extreme fruitiness along with a velvety smooth mouth-feel and balance.
Storage, serving and drinking window
This wine is suitable for drinking now, but it can be stored for 40 years in optimal conditions: 12-14 °C / 54-57º F and 60 % relative humidity.
The recommended serving temperature is 8 ºC / 46 ºF.
Production
24,500 bottles 50 cl.
Description
The Tokaj legend has grown and grown in its four-hundred years of history. But it was not until 1630, when the greatness of Oremus vineyard was first spoken of. Today, it is the one with greatest universal acclaim.
The Tokaj region lies within the range of mountains in Northeast Hungary. Oremus winery is located at the geographical heart of this region.
The production of Aszú wine (teardrop wine) is a meticulous process only possible in exceptional vintages and under unique conditions which enable the development of "Botrytis Cinérea" or noble rot.
For hundreds of years it has been made by adding 3, 25 kg panniers (puttonyos) of noble Aszú berries to a "Gönc" barrel (136 litres) of base must.
Aszú berries are macerated for two days until swollen, followed by a gentle press. Fermentation takes place in new Hungarian oak barrels; a slow process which can last up to two months.
The ageing process is completed in 136 and 200-litre barrels for two to three years and bottled for an additional year.
Aszú 3 Puttonyos is elegant and fresh, known for its high acidity which makes it a vibrant yet velvety wine.General information
Alcohol by volume
11 %Sugar
127 g/lAcidity
8.1 g/lVariety
Furmint, Hárslevelü, Zéta and SárgamuskotályAverage age of vineyard
18 yearsVineyard surface area
91 haPlanting density
5,660 plants/haAltitude
200 mYield
280 kg/haHarvest
100% Hand-picked in two or three rounds from mid-September to early November2014 Vineyard cycle
A non-typical winter with soft temperatures and an extraordinary dry December brought forward a rainy beginning for 2014. A warm spring accelerated plant growth provoking the cycle to be two weeks early. Due to a mild summer with intermediate showers, ripening recovers its normal pace.
Rain is a constant in autumn and mild temperatures help in the formation of the Botrytis. Selection at harvest was vital with yields as low as 280 kgs per hectare which marked the crispy, fruity style and refreshing acidity, hallmark of Aszú wines.Storage, serving and drinking window
These wines are ready for drinking now but may potentially be stored for approximately 40 years if kept in optimum conditions: constant temperatura of 12-14 ºC and 60% relative humidity.
Optimum drinking temperature is 10 ºC.Production
36,800 bottles 50 cl.
Description
The Tokaj legend has grown and grown in its four-hundred years of history. But it was not until 1630, when the greatness of Oremus vineyard was first spoken of. Today, it is the one with greatest universal acclaim.
The Tokaj region lies within the range of mountains in Northeast Hungary. Oremus winery is located at the geographical heart of this region.
The production of Aszú wine (teardrop wine) is a meticulous process only possible in exceptional vintages and under unique conditions which enable the development of "Botrytis Cinérea" or noble rot.
For hundreds of years it has been made in the same manner, adding 3 panniers (puttonyos) of 25 kg. each, containing noble Aszú berries to a "Gönc" barrel (136 litres) of base must.
Aszú berries are macerated for two days until swollen, followed by a gentle press. Fermentation takes place in new Hungarian oak barrels; a slow process which can last up to two months.
Ageing process is completed in 136 and 200-litre barrels for two to three years and bottled for an additional year.
Aszú 3 Puttonyos is elegant and fresh, known for its high acidity which makes it a vibrant yet velvety wine.
General information
Alcohol by volume
12%Sugar
128 g/lAcidity
7.4 g/lVariety
Furmint, Hárslevelü, Zéta and SárgamuskotályAverage age of vineyard
18 yearsVineyard surface area
91 haPlanting density
5,660 plants/haAltitude
200 mYield
488 kg/haHarvest
100% Hand-picked in two or three rounds from mid-September to early November2013 Vineyard cycle
Winter was mild with abundant precipitation helping in an ideal underground water reserve to start the vegetative cycle. Rain persists in June though July and August were dry and warm with some rainstorms and hail. Autumn was mild accompanied by cold nights and sunny days that highlight the typical acidity of the region. Classical vintage to produce excellent Aszú grapes.
After 2008 vintage, 2013 was the millenium´s second greatest vintage year for sweet wines. Extraordinary in quality and quantity.
Storage, serving and drinking window
These wines are ready for drinking now but may potentially be stored for approximately 40 years if kept in optimum conditions: constant temperatura of 12-14 ºC and 60% relative humidity.
Optimum drinking temperature is 10 ºC.
Production
44,000 bottles 50 cl.
Description
The Tokaj legend has grown and grown in its four-hundred years of history; but it was not until 1630 that the greatness of the Oremus vineyard was first spoken of. Today it is the one which receives greatest universal acclaim.
The Tokaj region lies within the range of mountains in north-east Hungary. Oremus Winery are located at the geographical heart of this region.
The production of Aszú wine (teardrop wine) is a meticulous process only possible in exceptional vintages and under particular conditions which promote the development of "Botrytis Cinérea" (noble rot).
For hundreds of years it has been made in the same manner, adding to a "Gönc" barrel (136 litres) of must, 3 panniers (puttonyos) with 25 kg. of noble Aszú berries.
Aszú berries are macerated for two days until swelling and later gently pressed. Fermentation takes place in new Hungarian oak barrels; a slow process which can take up to two months.
Ageing process is completed in 136 and 200 liter barrels for 2 to 3 years and bottled for an additional year.
Aszú 3 Puttonyos is an elegant and fresh wine, possessing an acidity which makes it a vibrant and yet velvety wine.General information
Alcohol by volume
11,5 %Sugar
108 g/lAcidity
8,2 g/lVariety
Furmint, Hárslevelü, Zéta and SárgamuskotályAverage age of vineyard
16 yearsVineyard surface area
98 haPlanting density
5,660 plants/haAltitude
200 mYield
161 kg/haHarvest
100% Hand-picked in two or three rounds from mid-September up to the beginning of November2011 Vineyard cycle
After a cooler and drier winter than usual, spring weather was similar to other harvests. Summer was warmer and drier as well, resulting in early ripening. Warm and dry weather continued in September and October avoiding the development of Botritis due to poor weather conditions. Harvest was nearly 3 months long and yield was lowest in this decade.
Aszú 3 puttonyos 2011 shows intense fruitiness and perfect acidity balance.Storage, serving and drinking window
These wines are ready for drinking now but may potentially be stored for approximately 40 years if kept in optimum conditions (12-14 ºC) at 60% relative humidity, at a constant temperature.
Optimum drinking temperature is 10-12 ºC.Production
29.980 - 50 cl. bottlesDescription
When he tasted it, Louis XIV proclaimed Tokaj "the wine of the king and the king of wines". The Tokaj legend has grown in its four-hundred years of history; but it was not until 1630 that the greatness of the Oremus vineyard was first spoken of. Today it is the one which receives greatest universal acclaim.
The Tokaj region, Tokaj-Hegyalja lies within the range of mountains in north-east Hungary. The village of Tolcsva and the Oremus winery are located at the geographical heart of said region containing clay soils on weathered andesite and rhyolite tuff.
Production of Aszú wine (teardrop wine) is a meticulous process only possible in good vintages facilitating the development of Botrytis Cinerea (noble rot).
For hundreds of years it has been made in the same way, adding to a 136 litre "Gönc" barrel of must, 3 panniers "puttonyos" of 25 kg of noble Aszú berries. Noble Aszú berries are macerated in the must until swelling, followed by a gentle press. Fermentation is a slow process of up to 60 days in new Hungarian oak barrels. Eszencia is symbolically returning its soul. Aszú wines are aged in wooden "Gönc" barrels and 220-litre ("Szerednye") barrels for 2 to 3 years.
Aszú 3 Puttonyos is an elegant and fresh wine, possessing an acidity which makes it a vibrant and yet velvety wine.
General information
Alcohol by volume
12 %Sugar
111 g/lAcidity
9.3 g/lVariety
Furmint, Hárslevelű, Zéta and Sárga MuskotályAverage age of vineyard
15 yearsVineyard surface area
98 haPlanting density
5,660 plants/haAltitude
200 mYield
161 kg/haHarvest
100% Hand-picked. Aszú berries are selected one by one in the vineyard in two or three rounds from mid-September up to the beginning of November2010 Vineyard cycle
The year was definitely the toughest challenge for Tokaj vinegrowers in the past decade. Late spring and early summer precipitation flooded the surroundings of Oremus in two occasions. Persistent rainfall during the summer and some hail in August, affected several plots which caused considerate crop loss.
Rain finally stopped during harvest and Botrytis began to develop on the remaining grapes.
Due to a cool growing season, there was enough acidity in the grapes to produce sweet wine with a classic "Tokaj" balance. Remarkable acidity and fresh citrus aromas characterizes this vintage.
Storage, serving and drinking window
These wines are ready for drinking now but may potentially be stored for approximately 20 years if kept in optimum conditions (12-14 ºC) at 40% relative humidity, at a constant temperature.
Optimum drinking temperature is 8-10 ºC.
Production
24,900 - 500 ml. bottles.
