Disznoko Estate - Tokaji Dry Furmint 2021
Disznókő is an estate located in Tokaj , Hungary . Declared Premier Cru in 1732, it is one of the most favorable sites for the development of the aszú grape in the Tokaj wine region. The area is among the warmest in the region: warmed by constant summer heat rising off the Great Plain to the south, and protected from cold winter winds by the Zemplén mountains to the north. Disznókő owns a single plot of land with 104 hectares of vines among the 150 hectares of the property, and the wineries are located in the vineyard. Historically owned by various aristocratic families, the estate was nationalized under communist governments in the 20th century. Since 1992, the estate has been owned by AXA Millésimes .
The very selective harvest, entirely manual, takes place from the end of August to the beginning of November over several harvests in the vineyard. Picking aszú berries is extremely labor intensive and requires great skill from the harvesters.
The Dry White is made from Furmint , pressed directly without destemming. Fermentation is carried out in stainless steel tanks, and malolactic conversion is not desired. The wine is aged for 1 month on fine lees , still in steel vats.
Grape variety: 100% Furmint