Producer | Tokaji Aszu |
Country | Hungary |
Region | Tokay |
Varietal | Tokaji |
Sku | 746875073038 |
Size | 500ml |
"Vinum Regum, Rex Vinorum" translates from the Latin as "The Wine of Kings, the King of Wines". These words refer to Hungarian Tokaji and were first spoken by French King Louis XIV as he offered a glass of Tokaji to Madame Pompadour. Louis had first received his Tokaji as a gift from the Prince of Transylvania in 1703. Tokaji Aszú, a full-bodied sweet dessert wine made from late-ripened grapes affected by Botrytis cinerea, a mold that concentrates grape sugars and flavors into honey like sweetness. The grapes are from the Hungarian Furmint or Hárslevelű vines, which are grown in the Tokaj wine region in northeastern Hungary.
Tokaji Aszu 3 Puttonyos
A fresh and lively, medium-sweet 3 puttonyos aszu. Lovely citrus,apricot and honey flavors mingle and step lightly on the palate. This can be enjoyed by itself or with white meats in fruit sauce, spicy dishes, or rind cheeses.