We only produce single-vineyard Aszú wines in exceptionally good vintages. The 2017 harvest from the Mézes Mály vineyard was perfectly suited for this. The summer was hot, so we started picking the aszú berries at the beginning of September and continued this in ideal autumn weather. October, in particular, provided three textbook-perfect weeks, which were ideal for the development of high-quality aszú berries: early morning fog, afternoon sunshine, and wind.
The outstanding quality aszú berries were soaked for two days in fermenting must. After pressing and fermentation in barrels, the Aszú wine was aged for two years in Zemplén oak barrels in our historic cellar. Wines from the loess-soil Mézes Mály vineyard are characterized by an elegant acid structure and rich flavors. Apricot and honey notes dominate its aroma. An elegant wine, with flavors of peach, pear, and dried plum. The full, intense, fruity flavors and crisp acidity provide a fresh, pleasant finish. We recommend serving it at 11 – 13°C.
2022 The World of Fine Wine/Mézes Mály Aszú 6 Puttonyos 2017/95-96 tasting score
