Tokaj - North east of Hungary - Tokaj Aszu: sweet wine from grapes with botrytis - often blended with local grape varieties for aroma complexity - always sweet: Puttonyos indicates the level off sweetness - amber colored - aging time in oak - fresh dried stone fruits (Apricots), citrus fruits, oak aromas (vanilla, smoke) and caramel. - sweetness and full body are balanced by the high acidity, long finish.

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Characitristics of Furmint

Hungary

- high acidity, susceptible to botrytis. Ideal for sweet wines

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Tokaj - North east of Hungary

Tokaj Aszu: sweet wine from grapes with botrytis
often blended with local grape varieties for aroma complexity
always sweet: Puttonyos indicates the level off sweetness
amber colored - aging time in oak
fresh dried stone fruits (Apricots), citrus fruits, oak aromas (vanilla, smoke) and caramel.
sweetness and full body are balanced by the high acidity, long finish.

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