Sauska Cuvée 111
2015
Bright yellow, refreshing mint aromas lead the nose followed by charming flinty minerality. The Furmint-Sauvignon Blanc duo is quite magical, pineapple, lemon, lemon curd and fresh dill mingling on the palate. Deliciously salty, complex, fresh and long after taste.
| Varietal composition: | furmint, sauvignon blanc |
| Recommended drinking temperature: | 12 ℃ |
| Alcohol content: | 13,5 % |
| Bottle size: | 0,75 l |
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Vineyards
Tokaj region, various parts of premium vineyards owned by the winery
Winemaking
Hand-harvested and selected berries. Briefly cold-soaked and pressed. Completely cooled clusters and berries before handling and pressing. Indigenous yeast fermentation in stainless steel and wooden barrels.
Sur Lie -aging for 1 (in steel tank) and 6 months (in oak barrles).
The Year
After a harsh winter and cold spring mid-April, bud-break was a relief. We got just enough (35-50 mm) rain to get the plants energized. The end of May was beautiful with a gradual warmup, an optimal temperature at blooming that resulted in perfect binding. The temperature remained very high until mid-September with peaks of 39 °C. The heat did not bring any rain causing serious slow-down in the growing process. Grapes for dry wines stayed healthy with slightly lower acidity than normal in Tokaj due to the August heat.
Tasting
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color | Bright yellow. |
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smell | Refreshing mint aromas lead the nose followed by charming flinty minerality. |
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taste | The Furmint-Sauvignon Blanc duo is quite magical, pineapple, lemon, lemon curd and fresh dill mingling on the palate. |