The classic passito, or sun-drying, is done outside between the rows of vines. Perfectly ripe or overripe grapes are used, and only the highest altitude areas - cool at night - are harvested. The must is fermented completely naturally, but fermentation stops naturally at 14% alcohol because of the high sugar content. This leaves around 130 grams of sugar in the wine. It is aged for six years in French oak barrels. It has a beautiful bronze brown colour. Sherry-rich wine, reminiscent of oloroso sherry but with lots of smooth sweetness. Richly revealing flavours of caramel, figs, honey, nuts, raisins and other dried fruits (prunes, candied orange peel, butterscotch). Fresh and with an endless finish. Reminiscent of old-style, slightly oxidative Tokaji aszú.
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