The Tokaj Oremus is proud of its 115 hectares of vineyards in such a beautiful place as the Mandulás and Kútpatka strips, first class vineyards, which have been part of the heritage of noble families such as the Rákóczi, Szirmay and Dessewffly lineages. The vine, planted at the foot of the mountains, at an altitude below 200 metres above sea level, is safely protected from the north wind and at the same time is exposed to abundant sunshine. All these factors join together with the work of the winegrower and the winemaker, knower of secrets that are passed on from father to son, to achieve top quality wines.
The secret of the Tokaj wines lies especially in the particular microclimate created in autumn. In this time, during the last stage of the ripening of the grape, mists and rain alternate harmoniously with warm sunny days, which favour the noble rot of the grapes, which is the basis of the aszú wine.
Of course, the climatic conditions required for the appearance of the noble rot do not arise every year. As a precious elixir, Aszú wines are scarce, rarities that are neither assured with every harvest nor produced in generous amounts; something which strengthens even more its character as a unique wine.
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