Product description
The history of the Sauska brand began in Tokaj and later expanded to Villány—the two most prestigious wine regions in Hungary.The founder is Christian Sauska, an entrepreneur who returned from the U.S. to his home country with a vision of creating a world-class winery.Sauski's philosophy is based on a blend of the region's traditions and a modern approach to winemaking, a clean style, and a commitment to elegance and precision.
In Villány, the Sauski vineyards encompass some of the best sites in the region, located on southern slopes with optimal sunlight and limestone-rich soil.The Mediterranean-style climate, with warm summers and long autumns, produces grapes with high sugar concentration, excellent phenolic ripeness, and an intense aroma.
The producer is renowned for striking a perfect balance between fruitiness and the influence of barrel aging—using both new and used French oak barrels.Every stage of production is carried out with attention to detail: from hand-picking and selecting the grapes to aging and bottling.As a result, Sauska has earned recognition not only in Hungary but also internationally, regularly receiving high marks from wine critics.
Tokaj Aszú 5 Puttonyos 2019 Sauska is one of Hungary’s most prestigious sweet wines, produced in the heart of the Tokaj region.This wine is produced only in years when climatic conditions allow for the development of the noble rot Botrytis cinerea —which is responsible for the concentration of sugar and aromas in the fruit.Aszú grapes are harvested by hand and then macerated in young base wine, which gives the wine its unique intensity and complexity.
The 2019 vintage is characterized by its freshness and excellent balance between sweetness and acidity.The wine was aged in oak barrels, which imparted notes of vanilla, spices, and a delicate creaminess.
Appearance: a lustrous, golden-amber color with honey-colored highlights.
Aroma: concentrated notes of apricot, candied orange, quince, acacia honey, and dried fruit, complemented by a delicate minerality and a hint of noble mold.
Taste: rich, dense, and velvety, with distinct sweetness perfectly balanced by fresh, citrusy acidity; multi-layered, with a long finish full of honeyed and floral notes and a light, tea-like, mineral astringency.
Food pairing: This wine is excellent on its own, but also pairs well with foie gras, blue cheeses, fruit tarts, crème brûlée, or desserts made with caramelized fruit.It can also be served as a special finale to a festive dinner.