Dobogó
Tokaj is a region bordered by the rivers Bodrog and Tisza in the...
north-eastern corner of Hungary, 120 miles from Budapest. It consists of 28 villages spread over the Tokaj hills at approximately 220m above sea level. Founded in 1869, the Dobogó estate is in the centre of Tokaj and today belongs to Izabella Zwack, the youngest member of the Zwack family (the producers of Hungary's famous liqueur, Unicum).
Vineyards
Dobogó only produce 6 Puttonyos Tokaj Aszú in the best vintages. Tokaj Aszú is made from grapes affected by "noble rot", a form of botrytis which dehydrates the grapes and concentrates the sugars, aromas and acidity. The grapes are grown in the 30 year old Dobogó Pincészet, First-Growth vineyards in the volcanic subregion of Mád and Tállya. The vineyards are planted with 60% Furmint, 30% Hárslevelu and 10% Muscat Lunel. Yields for the 6 Puttonyos were restricted to an average of one kilogram of grapes per vine.
Vintage Information
The winter of 2007 was mild and very dry. Spring was dry and warm until rains arrived at the end of May. A hot, dry summer was followed by a cold wet autumn with alternating wet and dry days with a fair wind. The harvest from Dobogó's five hectares lasted until the end of October.
Vinification
The Aszú grapes were harvested by hand into conical shaped containers called 'puttonyos'. Each one has a capacity of 20-25 kilograms of grapes. After crushing, the sticky must was added to a dry base wine, in a ratio of six puttonyos to 136 litres of base wine. After pressing, the wine was transferred to large oak barrels where it remained for three years before bottling. After bottling the wine was left to settle for further 6-12 months before release.
Tasting Notes
Beautiful bright gold in the glass with complex and mineral aromas from the volcanic soils on which the grapes are grown. This full-bodied wine begins with a creamy, almost oily taste, thanks to its very rich inherent compositional values and has a long, elegant finish.
Vintage Information
| Vintage | 2007 |
| Grape varieties | 70% Furmint 20% Hárslevelu 10% Moscato/Muscat |
| Region | Tokaj |
| Winemaker | Attila Domokos |
| Alcohol (ABV) | 11% |
| Acidity | 7.8g/l |
| Residual Sugar | 208.5g/l |
| Wine pH | 3.56 |
Trade customers
Liberty Wines customers can order this wine directly from us.