Dobogó, `Mylitta` Tokaji Noble Late Harvest

The Dobogó vineyards are distributed over five hectares in the volcanic heartland of Tokaj, around the village of Mád. These are the first growths of Betsek, St. Tamás, and Úrágya where Furmint, Tokaj’s main grape, can reveal its truest self, that of a very bold, unique, characteristic, fruity yet very mineral variety. The vines are planted on volcanic soils consisting of rhyolite, tuff and clay and produce very low yields.

The 2023 vintage began with a mild and wet winter with some spells of frost. Spring experienced large fluctuations in weather, from icy conditions to clear, sunny days which lasted until late April, delaying budbreak. Temperatures began to rise throughout May, followed by significant rainfall in June, causing disease pressure which was carefully managed in the vineyard. The grapes reached excellent phenolic ripeness thanks to hot and dry conditions throughout August and September, balanced by cool nights which helped to retain both acidity and aromatics. The conditions were well-suited for sweet wine production, as the humid conditions encouraged the spread of noble rot. The harvested grapes showed excellent concentration with good ageing potential.

The grapes were hand harvested and sorted in the vineyard. Upon arrival at the winery, the botrytised bunches underwent a press and maceration. Fermentation took place in 300 litre Hungarian oak barrels, 10% of which were new and 90% one year old. Mylitta remained in barrel for eight months, resulting in a slightly fresher, younger style.