Ep 160 Furmint and the dry wines of Tokaji with Zoltán Kovács, Winery Director for Royal Tokaji (Part 1)

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Director Zoltán Kovács from Royal Tokaji Winery joins us for Part Two of our journey, unraveling the nuances between Late Harvest wines, the five and six Puttonyos varieties, and the extraordinary Essencia—an ultra-rare and intensely sweet wine. Discover why Essencia, with its concentration that takes years to ferment, is hailed as one of the world's most luxurious and unique wines.

Tune in for an insightful exploration of these exquisite wines that promise to make your festivities even more memorable. Cheers to a sweet ending and a sparkling new beginning!

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If you want to skip ahead:

3.11: Why is Tokaji referred to as the Wine of Kings

6.16: What is Noble rot (Botrytis Cinerea)?

11.25: Does Late Harvest use grapes affected by Noble rot?

17.01: The third grape of Tokaji: Sárga Muskotály

19.19: Tasting the Royal Tokaji Late Harvest 2018 Majestic £11.99* Mix 6

20.45: Removing 3 and 4 puttonyos and what this means in terms of sugar levels

23.13: Producing Tokaji Aszú

25.30: What is Essencia and how is it made?

29.28: What does Puttonyos mean?

32.36: The difference between the Royal Tokaji 5 Puttonyos and 6 Puttonyos

33.58: Tasting the Royal Tokaji 5 Puttonyos Majestic £22.99* Mix 6 and the Royal Tokaji 6 Puttonyos Majestic £41.99* Mix 6

37.13: Pairing the sweet wines with savoury dishes

41.15: How long does Tokaji Aszú last once opened

42.26: The ideal temperature

42.58: The correct wine glass

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