This very special wine is made from berries affected by noble rot, that is Botrytis Cinerea. The resulting aszú berries are picked one by one at multiple harvest sessions. Eszencia is made without pressing the grapes, it is the berries’ own weight that squeezes out the almost cream-like juice. Rich in minerals, sugars and the special aromas and flavours of the aszú grape, this is an exceptional batch that reveals all the beauty of the wine region with its inimitable complexity.
2013 was an excellent vintage with top quality, fully botrytised grapes. This Eszencia is the very first amphora aged edition, revealed after 10 years of ageing. Amber-golden colour, oily, dense texture. Intense, clean fruit flavours and incredibly rich botrytis notes become apparent in its aroma immediately. The significant smoky, smooth, oily texture lingers on with a fruity finish. The wine has a very complex taste as a result of lively acids and strong, penetrating botrytis traits. All the complexity and delight of Tokaj Wine Region.
Food pairing: enjoy it on its own, in one single sip.
Varieties: Furmint, Hárslevelű, Sárgamuskotály, Zéta, Kabar, Kövérszőlő
Alcohol: 2,5%
Total extract: 622 g/l
Natural residual sugar: 550 g/l
Total acidity: 16 g/l
Harvest date: October-November, 2013
Fermentation: 125 litre amphora
Ageing: 125 litre amphora in the Szegi Cellar
Category: Tokaj sweet wine speciality with protected designation of origin