Szamorodni is a traditional style for Tokaj. The grapes are picked at the end of the harvest. Depending on the sugar level of the grapes, száraz (dry) or édes (sweet) Szamorodni is produced.
The sweet Szamorodni is made of very rich clusters containing many botrytised grapes. The winemaking method is similar to that of Sauternes (with direct pressing) but often with de-stemming and skin contact.
The wines spend around a year in the barrel and then time maturing in the bottle. It is precisely the long barrel ageing that gives these wines their strong personality.
