Dorgó Vineyard 6 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú
WHY WE LOVE IT
- Dorgó is the iconic vineyard of the Tokaj wine region.
- Disznókő is among the three most excellent aszú-producing areas of the region.
- Furmint is a notable white grape from Hungary which is known for its acidity and flavors like green apple and honey, integral to Tokaji’s sweet wines.
Varietal: 80% Furmint, 20% Zéta
Elaboration: Hand selected, the aszú berries were vinified separately, with two-thirds experiencing two days of skin contact in actively fermented must. The remaining berries were gently crushed and soaked for 12 hours in fresh or post-fermentation wine. Fermentation occurred mainly in stainless steel vats and partly in small barrels, with aging in 225-liter oak barrels for two years, primarily in barrels of various vintages.
Tasting Notes: It has a deep gold color, more profound than usual. The nose is intense, spicy, displaying tropical fruits, orange zest, and sandal tree aromas. The mouth is rich, structured with fresh, round acidity and some tannic finish.
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PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Dorgó is a historic cru vineyard that sits within Domaine Disznókö, the Tokaji region’s iconic, defining, style-creating winery. Grapes from this high-elevation, volcanic plot have a distinctive volcanic character that is easily identifiable in blind tastings, and this led a group of London-based Michelin-starred Master Sommeliers to commission Domaine Disznókö to create a separate “brand,” called Dorgó based on this specific portion of the greater Disznókö estate.
The Dorgó range is made up of Dry Furmint, Tokaji Late Harvest, Tokaji Édes Szamorodni, and three levels of Tokaji Aszú including the most remarkable current example of Eszencia produced in the region. Same as Chateau Pichon Baron, Dorgó is owned and operated by AXA Millesimes under the guidance of Christian Seely.