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Bottle Details
Essencia is the richest and sweetest of Tokaji wines, produced only in exceptional years from the free-run juice of the aszú berries. Royal Tokaji has offered a very limited quantity of Essencia- only a handful of times in its nineteen-year history. It is so incredibly rich and concentrated that it’s to be served in a spoon rather than a glass.
This 2000 vintage was aged in glass jars and bottled in September 2007. The wine has 620 grams of sugar per litre.
This lot includes a branded crystal serving spoon.
Royal Tokaji
Royal Tokaji is a renowned winery located in the Tokaj region of Hungary, known for producing exceptional Tokaji Aszú wines. The winery was established in 1990, following the fall of communism in Hungary, and played a significant role in the revival of Tokaji wine production.
Furmint
Furmint is a Hungarian white wine grape prized for its high acidity and versatility. It produces wines ranging from crisp, mineral-driven styles to lusciously sweet Tokaji, with flavors of citrus, green apple, and hints of spice.
Hungary
Hungary is a wine-producing country located in Central Europe, with a winemaking tradition that dates back to its introduction to the region during Roman times.
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