TOKAJI OFF-DRY MUSCAT À PETITS GRAINS, NYULÁSZÓ
8 200 HUF
75 CL
Intuition wines are exceptional, almost unrepeatable imprints of grape varieties and vineyards, and can not be created in every vintage.These distinctive terroir wines reflect the specific qualities of their vineyards, respond spontaneously to the conditions of each vintage, and embody the intuitive and creative decisions of the winemaker. This approach allows us to move beyond the traditional categories of Tokaj wines.
“The only real valuable thing is intuition.” – Albert Einstein
In extraordinary vintages, we are able to harvest the Muscat à petits grains grape not just for a sweet white wine, but also for a dry one from first-growth Nyulászó. This wine is characterized by sophisticated terroir notes and perfume scents. On the nose, rose petal, strawberry, and a hint of lemongrass dominate the aromas. On the palate, white peach, pomelo, and lime take the lead.
| ALCOHOL (% vol) | 12,5 |
| SUGAR (g/l) | 11,4 |
| ACIDITY (g/l) | 5,9 |
| VOLATILE (g/l) | 0,33 |
| SO2 (mg/l) | 20/77 |
| RESIDUAL EXTRACT (g/l) | 14,9 |
| VARIETY | 100% muscat à petits grains |
| CLASSIFIED CRUS | Nyulászó |
| BOTTLED QUANTITY | 2356 |
| CLASSIFICATION | QUALITY OFF-DRY WHITE WINE |
January 2023 was especially mild and wet, but the soil utilized the water well. Spring was oddly cool and foggy which delayed the start of sap flow in vines, budding occurred only on the 24th of April. Blooming started reluctantly on the 5th of June, 1 week later than last year. Dry harvest also began later this year, on the 7th of September at the first growth Dorgó with the Zéta grape. Due to the substantial amount of rain and high temperatures berries started to crack and botritis (noble rot) was on the rise too which was favorable for sweet lots but aggravated the collection of dry fruits. With more precise sorting and spending more time in the vineyards, we collected healthy grape bunches for our dry wines till the 10th of October.
One of the youngest historical vineyards, yet among the most outstanding in quality—an exceptional site for cultivating one of our most important grape varieties, muscat blanc a petits grains. Nestled on a 200-meter-high hillside at the southeastern edge of Mád, the Nyulászó vineyard may be the youngest historically, but it stands among the finest in character. With gentle slopes facing all directions, the vineyard enjoys abundant sunshine and warmth. Located at the crossroads of several volcanic formations, it brings together all the rock types found in Mád’s famed hills. The soil is mostly heavy brown forest soil, with higher areas composed of yellow clay. Beneath the surface layers of weathered rhyolite and bentonite can be found, occasionally mixed with scattered quartzite stones.
Approaching from the south, visitors are greeted by one of our estate’s oldest parcels, where 65-year-old vines stand. Holdvölgy cultivates six distinct parcels on three different exposures of Nyulászó.
Our Nyulászó parcels are dedicated exclusively to muscat blanc a petits grains (Sárgamuskotály), a variety particularly well-suited to this terroir. Here, we apply a precisely tailored viticultural approach that meets the specific needs of the grape. This exceptional harmony between site and variety is reflected in the results: since 2008, five late harvest wines from Nyulászó have been awarded gold medals at the Muscats du Monde, one of the world’s leading competitions for Muscat wines.
| STORAGE | chill temprature, horizontally |
| CONSUMPTION | 10-13 °C |
2nd place
MORE THAN 5 YEARS
Our reductive Tokaji white wines can preserve their quality for over 5 years when stored under ideal conditions.
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