Jasz Laci Bazalt Harslevelu 2017 (750ml)

This is a single-vineyard Hárslevelű from the black basalt soils of Jász Laci's small estate on Somló. The wine was on the skins overnight, and remained on the lees for 6 months. It is a stellar example of an aged Somlói Hárslevelű, with its honeyed aromatics and long spicy finish. Peach, dried apricot and quince on the nose, with honey, salt and Szechuan peppercorn on the palate. After destemming, fermentation occurred spontaneously with native yeasts in open vats on the skins. The wine remained on the skins overnight. After fermentation, the wine was aged in steel tank on the lees for 6 months. The winery is practicing organic and working towards organic certification, which is expected in 2022. No pesticides or herbicides used. The wine was neither filtered nor fined. Low sulfur added. 900 bottles produced.