What it pairs with
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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.
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.
- 2009 — First commercial Balassa Szamorodni édes
Facts
- Producer
- Balassa Pince
- 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