Over 30 DWWA award winning sparkling, dry and sweet wines from around 20 producers will be available to taste from all over Hungary. Producers include: Balassa Bor, Grof Degenfeld Wine Estate, Maul Winery, Kreinbacher, Zelna Boraszat, Szent Andrea Winery, Vesztergombi.
Prevalence of white wines and especially sweet ones. Just by way of reminders, Hungary uses the unit of "puttonyos" to indicate the degree of sweetness of its wines. Here are my favorite takeaways:
From the largest winery in the historic Tokaj region, the company owns 67 hectares of land and purchases grapes from 1000+ farmers in the area.Aszú 6 puttonyos 2014, furmint
Aszú 5 puttonyos 2014, furmint
Harsányi - Tokaj
Kútpatka single vineyard 2017, furmint
Aszú 6 puttonyos 2016, furmint
Perfect balance, 10% abv, Score 96
Aszú 5 puttonyos 2014, furmint
Too fresh, needs a bit time, abv 9.5%, Score 90
Esszencia 2013, blend of 6 grapes
abv 2.5%!, very syrupy, I can hardly call this a wine, 450g of residual sugar, but it will please those with a very sweet tooth.
Aszú selection 6 puttonyos 2017, blend of furmint and other grapes
Ripe apricots, plump consistency. Perfect balance, very long. abv 10.5%.Score 96
Aszú 5 puttonyos 2016, Hárslevelü and furmint
A balanced and mod long wine. abv 10%. Score 92
Aszú 6 puttonyos 2017, Hárslevelü and furmint
A majestic wine, perfectly balanced, plump, long and complex. Exudes harmony and promises enjoyment for many years. abv 11%. Score 98
Harsányi - Tokaj
Kútpatka single vineyard 2017, furmint
Ripe apricots, a smooth elegant dry wine with a touch of freshness. abv 11.5%. Score 95
Aszú 6 puttonyos 2016, furmint
Excellent balance, a long and complex wine. abv 9.2%, Score 97.
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