2019 Vega Sicilia Oremus Petracs

The 2019 Vega Sicilia Oremus Petracs is a highly distinctive dry white wine from the historic Tokaj region of Hungary, crafted by the legendary Spanish estate Vega Sicilia at its Oremus outpost. Sourced from the famed Petracs vineyard, this bottling showcases the precision and personality of Furmint in a single-site expression. It marries centuries of Tokaj tradition with Vega Sicilia’s meticulous approach to viticulture and winemaking, resulting in a wine that is both deeply rooted in place and strikingly modern in style.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2019 Petracs presents a luminous, pale straw to light gold hue with crystalline clarity and a slight greenish tint at the rim, hinting at its freshness and energy. The nose is intricate and layered: fresh quince, green and yellow apple, ripe pear, and Meyer lemon are interwoven with white flowers, chamomile, and subtle notes of wet stone. Delicate oak nuances emerge with air—light toast, vanilla pod, and a faint nutty edge—adding complexity without overshadowing the fruit. On the palate, this is a precise, mineral-driven Furmint with impressive tension and depth. A vibrant, almost saline acidity cuts through the mid-palate, framing flavors of citrus zest, stone fruit, and orchard fruits alongside flinty, chalky mineral tones. Texturally, it is both taut and creamy, showing the influence of careful lees aging, with a long, persistent finish marked by citrus peel, crushed stone, and a fine, savory bitterness that lends structure. While already beautifully expressive, the wine has notable aging potential; over the next 8–12 years it should gain further complexity, softening its edges and developing more honeyed, hazelnut and waxy tertiary notes without losing its core freshness.

Production
The Petracs vineyard is one of the jewels of Oremus, situated on the volcanic, tufa- and rhyolite-rich slopes of Tokaj, where poor, mineral-laden soils and steep exposures naturally limit yields and concentrate flavor. The continental climate, with warm summers, cool nights and long autumns, allows Furmint to develop both ripeness and remarkable acidity. Grapes are harvested by hand, with strict selection in the vineyard to ensure only perfectly healthy, optimally ripe bunches are used for this dry expression. In the cellar, the must is gently pressed and fermented in a combination of stainless steel and carefully chosen oak barrels, preserving purity while adding subtle structure and complexity. Aging on fine lees, with periodic bâtonnage, contributes texture and aromatic nuance, followed by additional maturation to harmonize oak, fruit, and mineral elements before bottling.

Food & Serving
The 2019 Vega Sicilia Oremus Petracs is a versatile culinary partner, particularly well-suited to refined, subtly flavored dishes. It excels alongside shellfish (scallops, lobster, langoustines), grilled or poached white fish, roasted poultry, veal in light sauces, and fine vegetable preparations such as asparagus, fennel, or mushroom risottos. It also pairs beautifully with soft-ripened cheeses and mildly aged hard cheeses. Serve chilled but not too cold, ideally around 10–12°C (50–54°F), to allow the aromatics to fully emerge. Decanting for 30–45 minutes can help the wine open up, especially in its youth, revealing greater depth and a more expansive palate.

Producer
Vega Sicilia, one of Spain’s most revered and historic wine estates, extended its savoir-faire to Hungary in the early 1990s with the founding of Oremus in Tokaj. Recognizing Tokaj as one of the world’s great, historically significant wine regions—long celebrated for its noble sweet wines—Vega Sicilia committed to revitalizing top vineyard sites and showcasing the full potential of Furmint in both sweet and dry styles. The Petracs vineyard is a flagship single vineyard within the Oremus portfolio, demonstrating the precision and individuality that Tokaj’s volcanic terroir can achieve. Under Vega Sicilia’s stewardship, Oremus has become a benchmark producer in the region, garnering international acclaim for its meticulous viticulture, carefully balanced use of oak, and consistently high quality across its range.

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