Oremus Tokaji Late Harvest 2020
The Late Harvest Oremus is a blend of the four grapes that have been affected by botrytis. It is fermented in the barrels that have just finished the fermentation of the dry wines and consists of a mix of Furmint (about 50%), Hárslevelű, Muscat and Zeta.
In the nose associations of macaroon and apricots. Very fresh and inviting. Broad taste with good acidity. As a result, you experience the 100 grams of residual sugar (per litre) clearly less. Just before the harvest of the Oremus Tokaji Late vintage when the morning mist lays on the berries and a warm autumn follows, Noble Rot develops in the berries. In this process, when the grape skins are porous, the water is evaporated from the grapes and the juice is concentrated. The Tokaji Late vintage is aged in new Hungarian oak barrels for 4 months. A fantastic dessert wine from the famous house Vega Sicilia and a delicious wine on a hot summer day.
After Hungary opened its borders to foreign investors, the Alvarez family, also known from Bodegas Vega Sicilia, bought this winery in 1993. Oremus is one of the great ancient producers of Tokaj, descriptions have been found from the 14th century. The Alvarez family has spared no expense to make this wonderful company an absolute top producer. In 2003 Oremus was therefore named Winery of the year in Hungary. In addition to the classic large sweet Tokaj's, they also produce a dry white furmint that should not be sneezed at. This is characterized by strikingly complex fruit, liveliness and fine new wood tones.
In 1991, the Spanish Álvarez family, owner of the famous Vega Sicilia, started negotiations to take over the vineyards in Tokaj. In 1993 Vega Sicilia acquired the company and the vineyards gave it the name 'Oremus'. 'Oremos' in Spanish means: 'Let us pray' and this is Oremus in Latin.
The history of the vineyards of this estate in Tokaj dates back to 1616 when Prince György Rákóczi acquired the vineyards of what is now Oremus.
In 1631, the Calvinist preacher Maté Szepsi Lackó made the first wine from botrytis-affected grapes. It became the first Aszú.
In 1993, Vega Sicila acquired the company and renamed it 'Oremus'. A lot was invested in the renewal of the company and a technical team from Vega Sicilia ensured that - with respect for tradition - a high-quality wine was made. oremus
Oremus only works with grapes from its own vineyards. It has 100 hectares of vineyards spread over 13 historic plots. The total vine of Tokaj covers 5000 ha. Production is 100-150,000 bottles per year. Oremus produces three different wines: Oremus Tokaji Dry Mandolás, Oremus Late Harvest and Oremus Tokaji Aszú. Oremus wines are exported to 54 countries. The main customers are: the United States, Brazil, Scandinavia (Sweden and Finland), Switzerland, Spain and Japan.
The four main grape varieties are furmint, hárslevelü, sárga muskotály and zeta. Zeta is a cross between furmint and bouvier.
The Late Harvest Oremus is a blend of the four aforementioned grapes that have been affected by botrytis. In the nose associations of macaroon and apricots. Very fresh and inviting. Broad taste with good acidity. As a result, you experience the 100 grams of residual sugar (per litre) clearly less. Just before the harvest of the Oremus Tokaji Late vintage when the morning mist lays on the berries and a warm autumn follows, Noble Rot develops in the berries. In this process, when the grape skins are porous, the water is evaporated from the grapes and the juice is concentrated. The Tokaji Late vintage is aged in new Hungarian oak barrels for 4 months. A fantastic dessert wine from the famous Vega Sicilia house.
Vega Sicilia now has five special domains in the group. Oremus plays a special role in this. They are wines with character and can be used gastronomically well.