2019 Fekete Hárslevelű Gold Ed

A limited-release Hárslevelű from Somló's volcanic basalt terroir, produced in just 1,950 bottles. Hand-harvested grapes underwent two hours of skin contact before gentle pressing and natural fermentation in 1,000-liter Hungarian oak casks. The wine was aged 10 months in used oak, followed by four years of oxygen-free tank aging. This extended maturation in the Béla style creates a concentrated, full-bodied wine with deep golden color. The volcanic soils impart characteristic smoky minerality, while healthy botrytis contributes honeyed complexity. Contains 7.7 g/l residual sugar, 6.6 g/l acidity, and 13.75-14% alcohol.
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Specs

Type: White
Grapes: Hárslevelű
Winemaker: Gábor Riesz
Vintage: 2019

Geography

Country: Hungary
Region: Somló
Sub-region: Somló
 

Farming

Dry farmed on southern slopes with basalt and alluvial/loam soils. Organic certification in process. Natural fertilization.
 

Harvest

Hand-harvested with careful sorting; late harvest picking; skin contact of 2-4 hours
 

Fermentation

Spontaneous fermentation in 1,000-litre Hungarian oak casks; gentle pressing
 

Aging

10 months in used 1,000-litre Hungarian oak barrels, followed by 48 months of reductive maturation in oxygen-free airtight tanks before bottling