Grape Varietal: 82% Furmint, 18% Hárslevelű
Primary Vineyards: Percze, Henye, Becsek, Nyulászó
Alcohol Content: 12.5%
Total Acidity: 7.5 g/l
Fermentation: 100% Hungarian oak
Aging: 5 months in 5 hL Hungarian oak

Wine notes:

The '08 bottling is the 4th vintage release of our modern refined dry white. In the glass, the wine exhibits a green-tinged straw yellow color with a quiet bouquet of quince, citrus and freshly-cut hay. Initially on the palate, a slightly creamy textured feel to the wine complements hints of apple and mandarin orange. Crisp, strong acids quickly step in to support a finely filigreed texture as a layer of grapefruit and fresh lime flavors lingers through a medium-long finish. The '08 furmint-driven vintage is marked by fruit purity and prominent minerality from the Percze vineyard. As dry as the '08 Sec drinks, it contains a higher residual sugar level than the '07 vintage. This wine will pair wonderfully with all varieties of fish, seafood-based pasta dishes and shellfish.

Press Kit: 2008 | Tech Sheet | Label

Reviews:

88 POINTS (WS) "Ripe and expressive, this white offers peach, pineapple and mineral flavors, matched to a supple texture. This is kept focused by bright acidity, lingering on the finish. Drink now through 2012." - Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator Magazine

Other Sec vintages:

2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005