TOKAJ-OREMUS
TOKAJI ASZÚ 5 PUTTONYOS 2018
TOKAJ • HUNGARY • ARISTOCRATIC ELIXIR OF NOBLE ROT
"The quintessential liquid gold. An elixir with a nobly sweet profile, endowed with imperial opulence, infinite complexity, and an electric acidity that defies eternity."
Mystical Harvest, the Splendor of Aszú and the Perfection of Tempos Vega Sicilia
The Oremus Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos 2018 Sweet Wine proudly stands in the Olympus of universal wine legends. Crafted by the iconic Tokaj-Oremus winery—which operates under the rigorous and noble standards of the legendary Spanish group Tempos Vega Sicilia—this celestial elixir originates specifically from privileged historical hills within the Tokaj region, Hungary. It is unequivocally classified under a sumptuously sweet profile, resulting from a globally unique process: the hand-picking, berry by berry, of grapes shriveled by the miraculous action of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea). The 5 Puttonyos level bestows a monumental richness of natural sugars and a silky unctuousness, which are masterfully balanced with dazzling citrus acidity, giving life to a three-dimensional, complex, aristocratic, and practically immortal wine.
1. Technical Details
Producer / Winery: Tokaj-Oremus (Tempos Vega Sicilia Group).
Region of Origin: Tokaj Region (Historical Denomination of Origin), Hungary.
Vintage: 2018 (An exceptional vintage of excellent balance and vine health).
Grape Varieties: Furmint, Hárslevelű, Zéta and Sárgamuskotály.
Wine Type: Natural Sweet Liqueur Wine from Noble Rot (Traditional Aszú).
Flavor Classification: Sweet (Of great density, unctuous, profound, and with infinite freshness).
Aging: Aszú berries macerate with the base must and ferment slowly. The wine matures for a minimum of 2 to 3 years in traditional Hungarian oak barrels (gönci) in the labyrinth of the winery's deep underground cellars.
Alcohol Content: 11.5% Vol.
Presentation: Iconic 500 ml Tokaji bottle.
Serving Temperature: 9°C - 11°C. Avoid serving excessively cold to allow its majestic layers of tertiary aromas to open up.
SKU / MPN: HU-ASZU5P-2018-500ML
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: It boasts a beautiful and intense golden amber color with brilliant highlights and exquisitely clean coppery reflections, displaying dense and sumptuous legs that elegantly coat the glass.
Nose: Of stratospheric, profound, and multidimensional olfactory impact. It unfurls rich notes of acacia honey, apricot in syrup, dried figs, ginger, and bitter orange marmalade, intertwined with hints of exotic white flowers, nutmeg, subtle noble woods, and a fascinating chalky mineral background.
Palate: Majestic, opulent, and nobly sweet entry. On the palate, it unfolds with a liqueur-like density and superb unctuousness that inundates the senses. This magnificent sumptuousness is immediately balanced by a sharp, clean, and vibrant citrus acidity that prevents any hint of heaviness. The finish is aristocratic, eternal, and of unforgettable complexity.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Recommended Moments and Pairings
High-End Gourmet Pairing: Possessing a high-concentration sweet profile blessed with tremendous acidity, Oremus 5 Puttonyos 2018 demands gastronomy of the highest caliber. It harmonizes celestially with whole Foie Gras in terrine or pan-seared. It is the definitive companion to the planet's most intense and complex blue cheeses (Roquefort, Cabrales, Stilton, or well-aged Gorgonzola), creating an unforgettable gustatory counterpoint. In high-end pastry, it enhances fine desserts based on stone fruits, caramelized apple tarts (Tarte Tatin), desserts with touches of white chocolate or bitter orange, as well as toasted nuts.
Suggested Moments:
- Special Celebration: A mythical wine reserved for consecrating life's most memorable milestones, golden anniversaries, great generational successes, or personal historical moments that deserve the most exclusive final toast.
- The Perfect Gift: With its distinguished lineage endorsed by Vega Sicilia and its legendary 500 ml silhouette, it represents a stately, revered, and infallible gift for elite collectors and the most discerning wine connoisseurs.
- Romantic Dinner: The ultimate finishing touch for a magical evening. Sharing this mystical elixir with a gourmet dessert or fine cheeses creates an atmosphere of intimate refinement, luxury, and poetic seduction.
- Business (High Sphere): Serving this Tokaji at a private executive dinner at dessert time is an undeniable symbol of distinction, erudite culinary knowledge, and the ultimate treat to celebrate a historic business alliance.
- Summer (Meditation Nights): Served well-chilled in fine crystal glasses as night falls, it is a sublime meditation wine to be slowly savored on exclusive terraces, contemplating the firmament with serenity.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
What is the specific origin and winery of this distilled product?
This iconic world-renowned sweet cult wine is produced by the prestigious Tokaj-Oremus winery, a firm belonging to the famous Spanish group Tempos Vega Sicilia. Its specific origin is strictly located in the historical and classified vineyards of the Tokaj region, in Hungary.
Is this wine dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
Oremus 5 Puttonyos is a sumptuously sweet wine. Its profile is achieved 100% naturally through the concentration of sugars from Aszú berries affected by noble rot, maintaining an impeccable balance thanks to its vibrant natural acidity.
How long can this bottle be kept once opened?
Thanks to its immense concentration of natural sugars and its outstanding balancing acidity, Tokaji Aszú wines are extraordinarily resistant to oxidation. Once the bottle is opened, if recorked and stored in refrigeration, it will perfectly retain its wonderful freshness, aromas, and properties for a period of 3 to 4 weeks.
What is the aging potential of the 2018 vintage?
Oremus's 5 Puttonyos wines are practically immortal. Thanks to the impeccable climatological balance of the 2018 vintage, this wine can be stored in a cellar with optimal conditions (12°C-14°C and 70% humidity) for the next 40 to 50 years, during which time it will develop fascinating aromatic and tertiary complexity.