Dobogó, 2017 ,

PRODUCER Tokaj is a region bordered by the rivers Bodrog and Tisza in the north-eastern corner of Hungary, 120 miles from Budapest. It consists of 28 villages spread over the Tokaj hills at approximately 220 metres above sea level. Founded in 1869, the Dobogó estate is in the centre of Tokaj and today belongs to Izabella Zwack, the youngest member of the Zwack family (the producers of Hungary's famous liqueur, Unicum).

VINEYARDS Grapes were grown in the 40-year-old vineyards of Betsek and Szent Tamás in Mád. Both vineyards are planted with three of the permitted Tokaj grape varieties - 60% Furmint, 30% Harslevelú and 10% Muscat Lunel, although for this wine, only Furmint was used. Yields were restricted using short spur pruning which ensured that the vines did not yield more than one kilogram of fruit per vine. Soils in this area are volcanic.

VINTAGE The 2017 vintage was excellent in the region. Following a very cold and snowy winter, spring started early and there was no significant frost damage despite unusual freezing temperatures in the second part of April. An even distribution of rainfall and high temperatures throughout the growing season was followed by ideal weather in October, resulting in great examples of both dry and sweet Tokaji.

VINIFICATION The grapes were harvested by hand. Fermentation took place using natural yeasts in three-year-old Hungarian oak barrels of 500 litre capacity. The wine was then aged for ten months before bottling.

TASTING NOTES Golden in colour, this wine is regarded as the driest and most Grape Varieties 100% Furmint mineral Furmints of all Dobogó wines. On the nose, the ripe citrus Winemaker Attila Domokos notes blend with aromas of ripe apples, chamomile and hints of Closure Screwcap pear and quince. The palate is dry and characterful, with an undeniable minerality and saltiness that reflect the unique qualities ABV 13.5% of the Furmint grape and make this wine the perfect reflection of Bottle Sizes 75cl the 2017 vintage. Notes Vegetarian, Practising Organic, AWARDS Vegan Decanter World Wine Awards 2021, Gold Medal Winner