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Winemaking facilities
The buildings of the Disznókő estate are among the most remarkable of any vineyard in the world. Iconic and instantly recognizable, situated at the entrance of the Tokaj region
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At which temperature should I serve Disznókő wines?
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What does the word "puttonyos" refer to?
The word "puttonyos" refers to the proportion of aszú berries to wine indicating the concentration of sugars.
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How should I pair food and Disznókő wines?
Aperitif - Disznókő Tokaji Dry Furmint, Tokaji Late Harvest, Tokaji Édes (Sweet) or Száraz (Dry) Szamorodni, Tokaji Aszú 5 puttonyos Foie gras - Disznókő Tokaji Late Harvest
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How is Disznókő Tokaji Late Harvest made?
This wine is made of late harvested rich grapes with only a few months of barrel ageing.
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What makes the Disznókő harvest special?
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 eye on all the grapes and pick at just the right moment
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Do Disznókő wines need to be decanted?
It is not common practice to decant Tokaji Aszú wines.
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Where is Disznókő?
Disznókő is located in northeast Hungary, in the Tokaj Wine Region.
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What is an aszú grape?
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 thus the character of the vintage. The nature and the quantity of the aszú grapes picked vary every year.
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What is Szamorodni?
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
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What explains the specific balance of Disznókő wines between sugar, acidity and alcohol?
In order to reach the perfect balance between sugar and acidity, we encourage a more active fermentation
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What makes Disznókő wines so special among Tokaji Aszú wines?
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, Director of Disznókő
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When can I drink Disznókő wines?
Before opening the bottle. All Disznókő wines are ready to drink from the moment they are released.Enjoy:within two years of
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When is it best to enjoy Disznókő wines?
For the pleasure of the tasting, for a moment of self-indulgence,as a journey through time and space, through emotion
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Which is the best glass to appreciate Eszencia?
Our beautiful handcrafted Eszencia Angel allows you to enjoy the last drop of this divine essence. The origin of this exclusive glass spoon...
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What is the origin of the name Disznókő?
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 is the difference between Tokaji Aszú and Tokaji Edes (sweet) Szamorodni wines?
The differences lie in the picking, the vinification and the style of these two wines.
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Which are the characteristics of Kapi vineyard?
Kapi is a single vineyard plot situated in the upper part (150 - 180 m above sea level) of the southern slopes of Disznókő.
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Tokaj and variations of the name around the world
Tokaj: a Protected Designation of Origin from HungaryTOKAJ - THE NAME OF THE TOWN AFTER WHICH THE TOKAJ WINE REGION IS NAMED. PRONOUNCED "TOK-EYE"
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How a ripe grape berry evolves to an aszú berry?
At which stage do we pick the grape for which wines?