Balassa Szamorodni Édes

What it pairs with

• Apple cake with cinnamon
  Caramelised apple and cinnamon in the wine mirror the flavours of this classic cake.
• Walnut honey roll (beigli)
  Traditional Hungarian honey-walnut roll and sweet Szamorodni are a natural regional pairing.
• Mild aged cheese
  Moderate sweetness and hazelnut character complement aged cheeses that aren't too strong.

How to serve Balassa Szamorodni Édes

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
2. Serve at 8-12°C. Cellar temperature (8-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
3. Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour): the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
4. Pair with. Apple cake with cinnamon, Walnut honey roll (beigli), Mild aged cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Balassa produces Szamorodni as the traditional sweet expression from the Tolcsva historic cellars, reflecting the ancient style that predates modern Aszú classification by centuries.

1. 2009: First commercial Balassa Szamorodni édes

Facts

Producer

Balassa Pince · visiting guide

Grapes

Furmint, Hárslevelű

Classification

Tokaj PDO

Oak

Aged in gönci oak for 12-18 months with partial oxidative character

ABV

10.0%

Price

€18-32 at retail

Drinking window

3-15 from vintage

First vintage

2009

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