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.
How to serve Balassa Szamorodni Édes
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-12°C. Cellar temperature (8-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour): the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 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
Frequently asked about Balassa Szamorodni Édes
When should I drink Balassa Szamorodni Édes?
Drink 3-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Balassa Szamorodni Édes?
Apple cake with cinnamon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Walnut honey roll (beigli) and Mild aged cheese. Caramelised apple and cinnamon in the wine mirror the flavours of this classic cake.
What grapes are in Balassa Szamorodni Édes?
The blend is Furmint, Hárslevelű. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.