SauskaTokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos 2003 (Half Litre)

Product code: 5364
£59.15 inc VAT
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Country
Country: Hungary
Region
Region: Tokaj
Type
Winery
Winery: Sauska
Alcohol
Alcohol: 10%
Volume
Volume: 500 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Rakaczki Gábor
Grape: 90% Furmint, 10% Hárslevelű
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Country
Country: Hungary
Region
Region: Tokaj
Type
Winery
Winery: Sauska
Alcohol
Alcohol: 10%
Volume
Volume: 500 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Rakaczki Gábor
Grape: 90% Furmint, 10% Hárslevelű

Product Notes

Sauska Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos is a famous Hungarian sweet wine that's renowned for its rich flavor and aroma. This wine is made from 100% Furmint grapes, which are locally grown in the Tokaj region of Hungary. It boasts a deep amber color, with complex notes of honey, apricot, and raisins on the nose. On the palate, it's sweet, yet balanced, with a velvety texture and a long-lasting finish. Sauska Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos is considered one of the finest examples of aszú wines, and it pairs perfectly with dessert or strong cheeses. It's a wine that's sure to delight any wine enthusiast.

Tasting Notes

Bright golden color. Cantaloupe and dried apricot in the nose with a hint of vanilla. The sugar is in perfect balance with its vibrant and lively acids.

About the Winery

Sauska

Sauska, a Hungarian wine brand, is a family-owned label that aims to give recognition to the Hungarian wines across the globe. Great care is given to growing and processing grapes with no disruption to the environment at all. In the wineries, the team makes use of natural gravity to process the grapes. With the help of an expert winemaking and viticultural team, Sauska grows indigenous and international grape varietals with equal ease. Currently, Sauska owns and operates two wineries in Tokaj and Villany.

Tokaj

Tokaj is a complex and rich region, where wines have been crafted with utmost elegance for the past two decades. It is the richest wine-producing region of Hungary. The vineyards where Sauska grows its grapes in Tokaj are the following:

  • Medve – Located at 250m above sea level; Pinot Noir, Sargamuskotaly, Furmint and Harslevelu
  • Uragya – Grows Furmint and harslevelu
  • Padihegy – Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Furmint, Harslevelu, Sauvignon Blanc
  • Birsalmas – Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Furmint
  • Istenhegy – Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Furmint
  • Dorgo – Pinot Noir, Furmint

Villany

The vineyards in this beautiful, serene and diverse region that Sauska uses for its wines are:

  • Ordogarok – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Kadarka
  • Kopar – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Kekfrankos and Cabernet Franc
  • Makar – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Kekfrankos, Portugieser, Cabernet Franc and Kadarka
  • Konkoly – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Franc

Some of the popular wines from this label are:

Sauska Furmint  - Made from the dry Furmint varietal grown in Tokaj region, this one contains 13% alcohol and is dominated by mint and chamomile scents.

Sauska Extra Brut – Sparkling wine made from a blend of 50% Furmint, 25% Harslevelu and 25% Chardonnay; contains 12% alcohol

Sauska Cabernet Franc – Red and dry wine made from 100% Cabernet Franc grown in the Villany region; contains 14.5% alcohol

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