Tokaj Oremus Petracs 2018

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Tokaj Oremus
Label Name:
 
Petracs
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Hungary
Region:
 
Tokaj
Volume:
 
500ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Furmint
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 93 (2018). Wine Spectator 92 (listed for 2018). Falstaff 94 (2017); Decanter review available (13. 3–1

Tasting Note
Dry, full-bodied Furmint: citrus and white orchard fruit, crushed-stone minerality, saline brightness, spice and subtle toasty oak; concentrated, precise and long on the finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled/poached fish, shellfish, roasted poultry, pork, creamy pasta, aged hard cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, Thai lime-and-chili seafood, Vietnamese spring rolls, Chinese steamed fish, miso-glazed dishes.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested Furmint; fermented in French and Hungarian oak (≈1/3 new), aged on lees (~12 months) with limited bâtonnage, then refined in stainless steel before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Oremus (Vega Sicilia) from the single‑vineyard Petrács in Tolcsva; 60+ year vines on steep volcanic soils; small production (~3,150 bottles).