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Thursday 19 April 2012

Tokaji Masterclass at the Hungarian Embassy in Oslo Part VI: Aszu Essencia



First, a little note on Essencia. There are several ways of writing this, some write Essencia, some Eszencia, but I think I've seen Essenzia, Eszenzia and maybe another version or two as well.

A pure Essencia is free run juice, of the grapes, pressed by their own weight, inside a Puttonyo, or a basket/bin, of about 25 kilo if I remember correctly. The grapes have been shriveled to raisins. Aszu Essenzia is either pure Essencia, mixed ("watered down") with regular wine, or more than 6 Puttonyos aded (I've been told by producers). Aszu Essencia would be something like 8 or 9 Puttonyos, if this system were to be used.

2005 Pendits Tokaji Aszu Essencia;
Golden, fresh, just a hint of flinty minerals, raisins, peach, sultanas. Fresh acidity, playful and lively, very balanced, elegant and long. Lovely finish. 93+
219 g.rs, 10,4 acidity, 11% (The only Demeter certified Tokaji producer).

2000 Bodnar Tokaji Aszu Essencia;
Amber, apricots, raisins, layered nose, dried fruits, pineapple. Fresh and lovely acidity, refreshing and playful, elegant and long finish. 92+

2005 Dominium Tokaji Aszu Essencia;
Amber, rich nose, raisins and pineapple. Fresh, lively acidity, elegant, sort of feels to well behaved for it's own good. Good length. 91

2006 Dominium Muscat Lunel Tokaji Aszu Essencia;
Amber. Rich nose, layered of floral notes, roses, raisins, basil and strawberries, amazing nose. Superb acidity, playful, lively, stunning, minerals, truly mouthwatering, gorgeous, and stunning length. 97+
257 g.rs, 14,2 acidity, 7,75%

2003 Sauska Tokaji Aszu Essencia;
Golden, amber tints. Apricots, pineapple, fresh and youthful nose. Fresh and lively acidity, elegant, superb texture, one of the fresher 03 Tokaji's I've tried, long and very fruity finish. 94

2 comments:

  1. Looks delicious! Where can I find the Dominium Aszú Eszencia? I found a Muscatel Aszúeszencia from the Pauleczki winery at www.tokajneum.com, and it is gretat stuff. Would like to taste some more Muscat Lunel Aszú.

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  2. I'm not sure were to get it from, or where you live. It's not available here in Norway unfortunately.

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