Sanzon Tokaj Rány Furmint 2023

A refined interpretation of a unique and exciting terroir, embodying the full power and character of the rocky, volcanic soil. It is defined by cool elegance, taut, crisp acidity, and deep minerality, with a long, subtly vibrant finish. It opens up beautifully over time, gradually revealing its multifaceted aromas and delicate nuances.

2023: The season’s variable weather brought several challenges: a cool, wet spring delayed development, though the vineyard escaped frost damage. Summer brought high disease pressure due to the combination of rain and heat, requiring heightened vigilance. Hot, dry weather in late July and August accelerated ripening. Ultimately, we harvested a smaller yield but of outstanding quality.

Vineyard site: Olaszliszka/Vámosújfalú; Vineyard: Rány (hilltop and eastern slope). This was the first vineyard we purchased ourselves, acquired in 2015. It is one of Tokaj’s earliest recorded terroirs, with a history dating back to 1248. Situated on the eastern edge of the wine region between Erdőbénye and Tolcsva, this is an old vineyard with a unique aspect and vines over 70 years old. The site’s strong, distinctive character is defined by its volcanic rhyolite bedrock—in many places, there is no topsoil at all, only bare rock. As a result, the wines are characterized by deep minerality, cool elegance, and a freshness reminiscent of mint and lime. Following whole-cluster pressing, the wine underwent temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks.
Maturation: 8 months; one-third in stainless steel tanks and two-thirds in 500-liter Stockinger barrels.

Acidity: 6.8 g/l, residual sugar: 5.1 g/l.