As a legendary estate, Vega-Sicilia set its sights on another legendary name, a vineyard known as Oremus, which had produced the first Aszú wine in 1650. Vega-Sicilia purchased the estate after the break up of the Hungarian state monopoly in 1993. A state-of-the-art winery, rediscovered by Vega-Sicilia's meticulous work, with a single and noble aim: producing the best wines following the last centuries' traditions.Later, other renowned companies entered Tokaj territory making the effort of Vega-Sicilia worthwhile. This wine's name comes from the old way of referring to the vineyard from where it comes. Mandolás is one of the Oremus vineyards and it is only planted with Furmint, the noblest variety of the region.