{"title":"Tokaj-Oremus | Tolcsva","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/CollectionBanner_2cf3e090-f423-4b87-9029-095a61cd12db.jpg?v=1542453623\" alt=\"Tokaj-Oremus Vega Sicilia Winery in Hungary\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe town of Tolcsva and the Oremus winery are located at the heart of the Tokaj-Hegyalja wine region, located in mountainous area of north-eastern Hungary. Oremus, which in Latin means \"let us pray\", has had a colourful history as a wine producing estate. Tokaji has been produced here from as long ago as 1620 - then made by a Calvinist priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1993, just 3 years after the fall of Communism, the Alvarez family (owners of Vega Sicilia in Spain) turned their sights to Hungary and purchased the Oremus winery and founded Tokaj-Oremus Viñedos y Bodegas. The estate's activities are mainly based in Tolcsva, and a modern winemaking winery was built in 1999 connected to the maze of cellars that have been found there since the 13th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2002, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee recognised the exceptional winemaking conditions of the Tokaj region and awarded it World Heritage status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Oremus vineyards are in a continental climate, but it is exactly the influence of the extremes of climate that help to develop an unrivalled aromatic wealth in the different varieties of grape. Nearly half of the estate's vineyards are Furmint, used to prepare the Mandolás dry white wine and for the winery's different dessert wines. The Hárslevelű grape variety adds mildness and its delicate floral tones, while the Sárga Muskotály (yellow Muscat) provides its characteristic aromas to the Oremus Late Harvest wines. The Zéta grape, in turn, makes the wines more vigorous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tokaj-oremus-mandolas-dry-furmint","title":"Oremus Mandolás Dry Furmint 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis wine's name comes from the old way of referring to the vineyard from where it comes. Mandolás is one of the Oremus vineyards and it is only planted with Furmint, the noblest grape variety of the region. Oremus Mandolás, made from the grape variety Furmint, has evolved since its first vintage in 2000 and a series of improvements have been taking place across all areas of production. In the vineyard a number of techniques have been implemented including specific plot selection in order to obtain an optimal healthy golden ripe cluster selection. At winery level, changes in new oak barrel toasting used in the fermentation process along with frequent and controlled batonages, restores the minerality of the volcanic soil, characteristic of the region. The manually harvested bunches are gently pressed and fermentation takes place 50 % in new Hungarian oak barrels and 50 % in stainless steel tanks. 70% of the wine is aged in oak barrels for 3 months stirring up the lees every week (\"batonnage\") and for another 3 months in complete peace. Mandolás Furmint is a young, fruity wine with a fresh nose and aroma, yet it has good body and lively acidity.[#intro]This superb dry white is Vega Sicilia's take on Hungary's native grape variety Furmint...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tokaj Oremus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22157599899706,"sku":"A22OREMUSFURMINT-1","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/MandolasBottle.jpg?v=1626780712"},{"product_id":"tokaj-oremus-tokaji-aszu-5-puttonyos","title":"Tokaj Oremus Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tokaj Oremus wine estate has a long and colourful history, with Tokaji being produced there as early as 1620 by a Calvinist priest called Mate Szepsy Lacko. In 1993, the 33-hectare estate was bought by a Spanish consortium headed by David Álvarez, the owner of Vega Sicilia. The aim at Oremus is to produce Tokaji wines of elegance and balance with perfect harmony between the sweet fruit and natural acidity. The production of Aszú wine (teardrop wine) is a meticulous process only possible in exceptional vintages and under particular conditions which promote the development of \"Botrytis Cinérea\" (noble rot). For hundreds of years it has been made in the same manner, adding to a \"Gönc\" barrel (136 litres) of must, 5 panniers (puttonyos) with 25 kg of noble Aszú berries. Aszú berries are macerated for two days until swelling and later gently pressed. Fermentation takes place in new Hungarian oak barrels; a slow process which can take up to two months. The ageing process is completed in 136 and 200 litre barrels for 2 to 3 years and bottled for an additional year. Citrus, peach and apricot aromas characterise the nose of this Aszú 5 puttonyos 2013; Rich, intense on the palate with a long aftertaste of orange blossom and spices. 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Late Harvest is a very balanced wine made from an interesting blend of different grape varieties. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks for 15-25 days. The wine is then aged in Hungarian oak barrels (called Szerednyei and holding 220 litres) for three months and in the bottle for a 10 month ageing period. The Oremus Late Harvest Tokaji is a harmonious, fresh and silky wine that is very versatile and provides a wide array of possibilities. 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Due to its incredible concentration, this wine is legally classified as an extraordinary natural product rather than a standard wine, with an alcohol content of just 2.5% and a residual sugar level of 530 grammes per litre. Eszencia is only possible thanks to the unique microclimate of the Tokaj region, which encourages noble rot (Botrytis cinerea). This fungus dehydrates the grapes, concentrating the sugars, acids, and flavours into tiny, shrivelled berries. The berries are collected individually, sometimes one by one, over several passes through the vineyard. The berries are collected into large tubs, and the Eszencia is the precious liquid that slowly seeps out under the pressure of the grapes' own weight, without any mechanical pressing. It is then aged for years in the deep, dark cellars of Oremus, developing its profound complexity. The 2010 Eszencia is liquid history. It is characterised by unbelievable depth, balanced by searing acidity that ensures freshness. Deep, luminous burnished gold in colour the nose offers a complex tapestry of mandarin peel, honey, apricot jam, saffron, passion fruit, and hints of tobacco. On the palate the texture is rich and syrupy, yet the high acidity cuts through the sweetness, providing energy and lift. The finish is virtually endless, leaving notes of dried mango, tea, and caramel. Eszencia is famous for its immense ageing potential, often lasting for decades, if not centuries. 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While three Puttonyos represents the lighter, more elegant side of the style, Oremus’s concentration and balance ensure this is an intensely rewarding wine with incredible longevity. The nose is intense with complex aromas of dried apricot, orange marmalade, saffron, and acacia honey. On the palate the wine coats the mouth with richness, delivering flavours of citrus peel, dried fruit, and a subtle spiciness. The characteristic of this wine is its brilliant, high acidity, which perfectly counterbalances the sweetness, ensuring a finish that is clean, fresh, and profoundly long. This would be a stunning accompaniment to strong blue cheese (like Stilton), foie gras, or classic fruit tarts. 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As the Hungarian project of Spain's legendary Vega Sicilia, Oremus applies modern precision to this historic process, ensuring perfect balance. The wine spends years maturing in small oak casks in the estate’s extensive network of underground cellars before release, developing its signature complexity. On the palate, this is unctuous and intensely flavoured, yet never cloying. Expect an explosion of crystallised orange peel, gingerbread, figs, and exotic spices. The massive concentration of residual sugar is thrillingly countered by the wine's naturally high acidity, resulting in a finish that lasts for minutes. This is a wine that defines longevity. It can be enjoyed today for its richness, or cellared for decades, where it will develop profound tertiary notes of coffee, tobacco, and mushroom. 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