Producer / Winery: Tokaj-Oremus (Tempos Vega Sicilia Group).

Region of Origin: Tokaj Region (Historic 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 White Wine by 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 chilled to allow its majestic layers of tertiary aromas to open up.

SKU / MPN: HU-ASZU5P-2018-500ML

Appearance: Displays a beautiful and intense golden amber color with brilliant flashes and extremely clean coppery reflections, showing dense and sumptuous legs that elegantly coat the glass.

Nose: Of a stratospheric, profound, and multidimensional olfactory impact. It unfolds 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 floods the senses. This magnificent sumptuousness is immediately balanced by a pungent, clean, and vibrant citrus acidity that prevents any hint of heaviness. The finish is aristocratic, eternal, and of unforgettable complexity.

High-End Gourmet Pairing: Possessing a highly concentrated sweet profile yet blessed with tremendous acidity, Oremus 5 Puttonyos 2018 demands the highest caliber gastronomy. It harmonizes celestially with whole Foie Gras in terrine or pan-seared. It is the definitive companion for the most intense and complex blue cheeses on the planet (Roquefort, Cabrales, Stilton, or well-aged Gorgonzola), creating an unforgettable gustatory counterpoint. In high-end pastry, it enhances delicate desserts made with stone fruits, caramelized apple tarts (Tarte Tatin), desserts with hints 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 historic moments deserving of the most exclusive final toast.
• The Perfect Gift: With its distinguished lineage backed 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 crowning 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.
• High-Level Business: Serving this Tokaji at a private executive dinner at dessert time is an undeniable symbol of distinction, erudite culinary knowledge, and the ultimate tribute 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 enjoyed slowly on exclusive terraces, contemplating the firmament with serenity.

What is the specific origin and winery of this distillate?

This iconic sweet wine of global cult status is produced by the prestigious Tokaj-Oremus winery, a company belonging to the renowned Spanish group Tempos Vega Sicilia. Its specific origin is strictly located in the historic and classified vineyards of the Tokaj region, Hungary.

Is this wine dry, semi-dry, or sweet?

The 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 stored once uncorked?

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 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 or 50 years, during which time it will develop fascinating aromatic and tertiary complexity.