The 2019 Birtok Hárslevelű (97% Hárslevelű, 3% Furmint) was hand harvested in the middle of September, whole cluster pressed and fermented and aged in 7 year old oak barrels for 5 months. Big spring rains helped healthy flowering after a drought stricken 2018. Super low mildew pressure leading up to harvest was ideal for the dry wines before humidity kicked in for October Aszú harvest.

 

As any estate wine hopes to accomplish, this is a perfect introduction to her style. Short élevage preserves a ton of primary aromatics, there’s still enough lees time for texture and weight, and given the relatively hot vintages, there’s plenty of structure as well. Sweet acidity.