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Description of the Domaine Demeter Zoltan
Domaine Demeter Zoltan, located in the prestigious Tokaj region of Hungary, is famous for its commitment to biodynamic practices and for the production of high quality Tokaj wines. This estate, run by Zoltan Demeter, a passionate winemaker, focuses on capturing the pure essence of the Tokaj terroir through traditional winemaking methods.
Description of the Cuvée Tokaji Szamorodni Eszter
The Cuvée Tokaji Szamorodni Eszter from Demeter Zoltan is an exceptionally rich and complex wine. Made from grapes that include both healthy berries and berries affected by noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), this wine exemplifies the perfect harmony between sweetness and acidity, typical of Tokaj wines.
Aromas of the Cuvée
This Tokaji Szamorodni offers a captivating aromatic bouquet with notes of candied fruit, dried apricot, honey and spiced tea. The aromas are enriched by touches of noble wood and vanilla, resulting from meticulous aging in barrels.
Characteristics of the Cuvée
- Grape variety: Mainly Furmint, accompanied by other local grape varieties
- Profile: On the palate, the wine is opulent with a beautiful roundness, balanced by a refreshing acidity which leads to a long, lingering finish. The texture is voluptuous, with a concentration of flavors that envelops the palate.
- Aging Potential: This wine has exceptional aging potential, capable of developing and improving over many years in the cellar.
Pairings with this Cuvée
Tokaji Szamorodni Eszter is perfect to accompany foie gras, blue cheeses, or desserts such as apple strudel or crème brûlées. It's also a great choice for finishing a meal on an elegant and rich note.
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The little history of the country
Hungary
It was the Romans who planted the first vines at a time when the Country was part of a region called Pannonia. It was at the dawn of the 18th century that Hungary, united with Austria, ensured the export of its most famous wine throughout Europe: Tokaj (from the Fürmint grape variety). As throughout Europe, in the 19th century, viticulture was destroyed by phylloxera. During the communist period, vineyards were managed in cooperatives which guaranteed a stable income for wine producers. Quite a few small winegrowers were unable to keep up with this growing economy, so the Hungarian vineyard was restructured, losing 30% of its surface area in the process. Nowadays, many family estates have emerged, some of which produce wines of incredible quality. As everywhere in Europe, viticulture is in decline as part of the European restructuring plan for the wine industry. Hungary, which is at the same latitude as Burgundy, has a continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. The rainfall is sufficient for non-irrigated viticulture and the soils are heterogeneous and of high quality depending on the region. With around a hundred indigenous and international grape varieties, the country has good varietal diversity. The fürmint and the hárslevelü from the Tokaj region, vinified dry and at the origin of the great sweet wines of Tokaj, are undoubtedly the best-known varieties today. The most widely planted grape variety is Olasrizling for whites and Kéfrankos for reds. International grape varieties, mainly Bordeaux grape varieties, flourish in particular in the south of the country where they produce high-class wines.