Dorgó Vineyard Dry Furmint Tokaji
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: 100% Furmint
Elaboration: Healthy, fully ripe grape bunches were harvested into 20 kg. Each vineyard’s grapes were pressed separately in whole clusters, soaked overnight with the skins, and fermented in steel tanks at 16-18°C. There was no malic acid decomposition. The separate batches were blended and then aged on fine lees for 4 months.
Tasting Notes: Light straw yellow color with greenish hues. Fresh, fruity, with aromas of almonds, white flesh peaches, stone fruits, pears, slightly floral, hay notes. In the mouth, it is characterized by crisp acids, delicately salty notes, medium body, pleasant structure and a suitably long mineral aftertaste.
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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.