Product Description
TOKAJ
“Furmint Krakó“
Region : The vineyard of Tokaj is located in the north-east of Hungary, on the border of Ukraine. It is enclosed between 3 mountains and extends over 5,500 ha (of which 3,000 are planted). Generally, the subrock consists of volcanic tuff, and loess soil and clay on top.
The proximity of Tisza and Bodrog rivers creates a microclimate
favorable to the development of noble rot. The weather is
characterized by harsh winters, dry summers and long autumns, dry and sunny suitable for passerillage.
Since 1630, Tokaj’s production has been regulated. It is one of the first regions in the world to have benefited
an appellation of origin (1772).
AOP : Tokaj
Grape Variety : Furmint
Domain : Pendits (10 ha)
Type of Soil : Dense volcanic loess soil which contains rhyolit-tuff-stone.
Density of Planting : 5000 vines stock per hectare.
Age of Vines : 37 years old
Yield : n/a
Features : Biodynamic. Contains sulfites. Sugar: g/l. Sugar-free extract: g/l. Alcohol: 12,5 %. Acidity: g/l.
Cultural method : Since 2005 Pendits Winery have been cultivating their vines organically without pesticides, herbicides and commercial fertilizers. It is the first organic winery in the whole Tokaj region. Furthermore, it became the first biodynamic winery certified by Demeter in Hungary.
Tillage of the narrow terraces is done by 2 horses. Pruning is done with one bud with 1-2 clusters per shoot. It maintains a very low-yield policy.
Winemaking : The wine is stabilize with long wooden barrel aging.
The Colour : Middle- gold colour.
The Smell : aromas of nuts, herbs, chamomile and other flowers
dill, melon, mineral, herbal, pear and grapefruit aromas.
The Taste : full nuance mouth with pear-like depth and solid acidity. Bone dry, light-bodied, silky texture, good acidity and complexity. Bitterness on the palate with apple and citrus flavors, including grapefruit.
