Holdvolgy - Cultura - 6 Puttonyos - Tokaj Aszu

Holdvolgy - Culture - Tokaj Aszu - 2013 - 75cl - Onshore Cellars

Holdvolgy - Cultura - 6 Puttonyos - Tokaj Aszu

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Style
sweet
Technical
Grapes
ABV
11%
Serving
10° - 12° C
Food Pairings
Fruit-Based DessertsBlue CheeseFoie GrasCharcuterie and Cured MeatsNuts and SeedsBerries and Fresh Fruits
Key Characteristics
Low alcoholLight-bodiedSweetStone fruitPepperySpicy

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Holdvolgy

Holdvolgy

Holdvolgy is a wine producer based in the Tokaji region of Hungary, specializing in the area's traditional sweet dessert wines. The Tokaji region, located in northeastern Hungary near...

Holdvolgy is a wine producer based in the Tokaji region of Hungary, specializing in the area's traditional sweet dessert wines. The Tokaji region, located in northeastern Hungary near the Slovak border, has been producing sweet wines for centuries and is recognized as one of the world's premier dessert wine regions.

The Tokaji region's unique microclimate, created by the confluence of the Tisza and Bodrog rivers, generates morning mists that promote the development of Botrytis cinerea, or noble rot, on the grapes. This fungus concentrates the sugars and flavors in the berries, creating the foundation for Tokaji's legendary sweet wines. The traditional Puttonyos system measures sweetness levels, with higher numbers indicating greater residual sugar and intensity.

Holdvolgy currently produces Tokaji Aszú wines using the traditional Tokaji blend of grape varieties, which typically includes Furmint, Hárslevelű, and sometimes Sárgamuskotály. Their portfolio includes 6 Puttonyos level wines, representing a rich, complex style with significant sweetness balanced by the natural acidity characteristic of quality Tokaji wines.

Holdvolgy
Tokaji

Tokaji

Tokaji is a historic wine region located in northeastern Hungary, near the border with Slovakia. The region encompasses 28 villages and covers approximately 5,500 hectares of vineyards situated...

Tokaji is a historic wine region located in northeastern Hungary, near the border with Slovakia. The region encompasses 28 villages and covers approximately 5,500 hectares of vineyards situated on volcanic soils. Tokaji has been producing wine for over 1,000 years and gained international recognition for its sweet dessert wines, particularly Tokaji Aszú, which was once called the "wine of kings and king of wines."

The region benefits from a unique microclimate created by the convergence of the Tisza and Bodrog rivers, which generates morning mists that encourage the development of Botrytis cinerea (noble rot). The volcanic bedrock, covered by loess and clay topsoil, provides excellent drainage and mineral complexity. The south-facing slopes of the Zemplén Mountains create ideal conditions for grape ripening, with warm, dry autumns that allow for extended hang time and concentrated flavors.

Furmint serves as the primary grape variety, typically comprising 60-70% of blends, alongside Hárslevelű and Sárga Muskotály (Yellow Muscat). The region produces both dry wines and the famous Aszú dessert wines, classified by puttonyos levels indicating sweetness concentration. Traditional styles include Szamorodni, made from naturally occurring botrytis-affected grapes, and the prestigious Aszú, where individually selected botrytized grapes are added to base wine. Modern producers also craft dry Furmint wines that showcase the grape's mineral character and aging potential.

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