Dorgó Vineyard Furmint Late Harvest Tokaj
WHY WE LOVE IT
- Dorgó Vineyard Late Harvest is composed of carefully selected, fully botrytized clusters from the finest terroirs of Disznókő, ensuring the highest quality and exceptional character in its wine.
- 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: The vinification process involves pressing most of the grapes in whole bunches without destemming. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel vats. For maturation, the different batches are aged for approximately eight months in oak barrels, having previously held two to three wines, in the traditional underground cellars of Tokaj. After blending, the wine is kept in stainless steel vats until bottling.
Tasting Notes: Light golden robe. Fresh fruity nose with pear, greengage, pineapple and citruses aromas. The palate is fresh and juicy, medium bodied with great acidity and a hint of elegant bitterness.
PRESS
2020 – 91 Wine Spectator | 91 James Suckling
2021 – 91 James Suckling
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.