2008 Disznoko Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos
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Made from 70% Furmint, 20% Zeta, and the rest Harslevelu that’s all from the Discnoko Vineyard (this is one of the few estates in Tokaji to be on a single vineyard), the 2008 5 Puttonyos offers gorgeous notes of orange blossom, honey, caramelized pineapple, and exotic flowers. It’s full-bodied, elegant, and silky, with perfectly balanced sweetness and acidity. This cuvée spent 24 months in 25% new oak and is a beautiful dessert wine.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Tasted at the Disznóko vertical in London, the 2008 Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos is a blend of 70% Furmint, 20% Zéta and 10% Hárslevelu, the maceration mostly with finished wine. This has an exceptional bouquet: Satsuma and mandarin, quince and marmalade, wonderful mineralite and tension. The palate is very well balanced with mandarin, lime, orange rind and a touch of quince. This is edgy, a more unpredictable yet compelling Tokaji from Disznoko with a very long and sustained finish. This comes highly recommended—an outstanding 5 Puttonyos. Tasted September 2016.
Aszú grapes 70% Furmint, 20% Zéta, 10% Hárslevel ű, macerated mainly in finished wine of Furmint, Hárslevel ű, and Zéta. Another highly regarded vintage with perfect botrytis development. RS 147 g/l, TA 9.6 g/l. Dark, almost tawny colour. Advanced nose and almost sour, thanks to its very high acidity. But it has evolved considerably. Not one of the sweetest – acidity dominates! Like unsweetened apricot puree. To be served with savoury dishes. (JR)
Full, bright gold. High-toned aromas of apricot and honeycomb, along with a full load of resiny, vanillin oak. Thick and very sweet, with excellent depth to its yellow fruit and brown spices flavors. Highly concentrated wine but the strong oakiness gives the honeyed aftertaste a slightly bitter quality. Rather unforthcoming today.