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HOW A RIPE GRAPE BERRY EVOLVES TO AN ASZÚ BERRY?
FAQ 6/06/2013
At which stage do we pick the grape for which wines? For Disznókő Tokaji Dry Furmint, harvested in whole bunches Perfectly ripe berry, golden in...
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WHAT IS AN ASZÚ GRAPE?
FAQ 4/06/2013
Two phenomena form the aszú grape: the fungus Botrytis cinerea and shrivelling on the vine stock. The balance between these two determines the aszú berry and...
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WHAT MAKES DISZNÓKŐ WINES SO SPECIAL AMONG TOKAJI ASZÚ WINES?
FAQ 3/06/2013
1. Our vision “The grapes guide us in our quest for the pure and balanced expression of their quality and of our precious terroir.” László Mészáros,...
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TOKAJ AND VARIATIONS OF THE NAME AROUND THE WORLD
FAQ 6/05/2013
Tokaj: a Protected Designation of Origin from Hungary Tokaj – the name of the town after which the Tokaj Wine Region is named. Pronounced “Tok-eye” Tokaji...
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WHAT EXPLAINS THE SPECIFIC BALANCE OF DISZNÓKŐ WINES BETWEEN SUGAR, ACIDITY AND ALCOHOL?
FAQ 6/05/2013
In order to reach the perfect balance between sugar and acidity, we encourage a more active fermentation which results in a slightly higher of the alcohol...
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WHEN IS IT BEST TO ENJOY DISZNÓKŐ WINES?
FAQ 6/05/2013
For the pleasure of the tasting, for a moment of self-indulgence, as a journey through time and space, through emotion. Just for you or with friends...
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HOW SHOULD I PAIR FOOD AND DISZNÓKŐ WINES?
FAQ 6/05/2013
By dish Aperitif – Disznókő Tokaji Dry Furmint, Tokaji Late Harvest, Tokaji Édes (Sweet) or Száraz (Dry) Szamorodni, Tokaji Aszú 5 puttonyos Foie gras – Disznókő...
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DO DISZNÓKŐ WINES NEED TO BE DECANTED?
FAQ 6/05/2013
It is not common practice to decant Tokaji Aszú wines. But in our experience the very young and the most mature (the vintages of the early...
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AT WHICH TEMPERATURE SHOULD I SERVE DISZNÓKŐ WINES?
FAQ 6/05/2013
Temperature Serve cool: 10° – Disznókő Tokaji Dry Furmint 11–13° – all Disznókő Tokaji Aszú wines and also Eszencia and Late Harvest
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WHEN CAN I DRINK DISZNÓKŐ WINES?
FAQ 6/05/2013
Before opening the bottle All Disznókő wines are ready to drink from the moment they are released. Enjoy: within two years of the vintage – Disznókő...
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HOW IS DISZNÓKŐ TOKAJI LATE HARVEST MADE?
FAQ 6/05/2013
This wine is made of late harvested rich grapes with only a few months of barrel ageing. We aim to create fresh and light wine which...
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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TOKAJI ASZÚ AND TOKAJI ÉDES (SWEET) SZAMORODNI WINES?
FAQ 6/05/2013
The differences lie in the picking, the vinification and the style of these two wines. During harvest, grapes for the Szamorodni wines are picked in whole...
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WHAT IS SZAMORODNI?
FAQ 6/05/2013
Szamorodni is a traditional style for Tokaj. The grapes are picked at the end of the harvest. Depending on the sugar level of the grapes, we...
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WHICH IS THE BEST GLASS TO APPRECIATE ESZENCIA?
FAQ 6/05/2013
Our beautiful handcrafted Eszencia Angel allows you to enjoy the last drop of this divine essence. The origin of this exclusive glass spoon… Our goal...
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WHICH ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF KAPI VINEYARD?
FAQ 6/05/2013
Kapi is a single vineyard plot situated in the upper part (150 – 180 m above sea level) of the southern slopes of Disznókő. A unique...
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WHAT DOES THE WORD “PUTTONYOS” REFER TO?
FAQ 6/05/2013
The word “puttonyos” refers to the proportion of aszú berries to wine indicating the concentration of sugars. In the past, aszú grapes were gathered in...
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WHERE IS DISZNÓKŐ?
FAQ 6/05/2013
Disznókő is located in northeast Hungary, in the Tokaj Wine Region.
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WHAT IS THE ORIGIN OF THE NAME DISZNÓKŐ?
FAQ 18/04/2013
The estate is named after the impressive rock, the Disznókő. This means “Wild Boar Stone” in English and the name was first recorded in 1413.
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WHAT MAKES THE DISZNÓKŐ HARVEST SPECIAL?
FAQ 18/04/2013
At Disznókő the berry shows us the moment of harvest. We watch carefully. Because the winery is set in the vineyard we can keep a close...