Disznoko Tokaji 5 Puttonyos - 2014 (500ml)

The intensely botrytised aszú berries were selected during 3 passages. We started on September 4th for Zéta grapes followed by Furmint grapes on September 18th. We finished the third selective picking on October 29th. The majority of the aszú grapes came from the second selective picking. Each aszúberry was individually picked and then stored in stainless steel vats until vinification.

Around 75% of the aszú berries were macerated in a finished wine for half a day. The most shrivelled aszú berries were soaked in a heavily fermenting must for 2days for their skin contact, with several pumping overs. After pressing the fermentation took place in stainless steel vats.

Aszú berries: 69% Furmint, 25% Zéta, 6% Hárslevelű
Base wine: 50% Furmint, 50% Hárslevelű

Golden colour. The nose has intense botrytis character with spicy, aromatic herb like dill, citrusy, fresh plum, mint aromas. Very fresh on the palate, with high acidity, but also a rich, powerful wine with good presence in the mouth and with very good length.

94 points Vinous

The 2014 Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos undergoes 75% maceration with Aszú berries for half a day and is aged for 18 months in oak barrels. This has a very focused and more complex bouquet than the 2015. It's pure and conveys a greater sense of energy. The palate is medium-bodied with an engaging entry, sensual and vibrant. It displays an orange rind, mango and honey mixture, and the acidity effortlessly cuts through on the finish. It is one of the best vintages for the 5 Puttonyos, and comes highly recommended. - By Neal Martin on February 2024