What it pairs with

  • Foie gras with toast
    The classic pairing for Aszú; sweet-acid-rich balance with foie gras.
  • Stilton with pears
    Strong blue cheese and ripe pear find partners in the wine's sweetness and fruit.
  • Crème caramel
    Caramel and vanilla of the dessert pair naturally with the wine's caramelised citrus.

History

Béres first produced Aszú in the outstanding 2007 vintage, utilising their 45-hectare central Tokaj holdings in the Bénye Basin which sit at the geographical centre of the appellation.

  1. 2007 — First Béres Aszú 6 puttonyos from the exceptional 2007 botrytis vintage

Facts

Producer
Béres Vineyards and Winery
Grapes
Furmint, Hárslevelű
Classification
Tokaj PDO
Oak
Aged in gönci oak barrels for 24 months
ABV
9.5%
Price
€45-80 at retail
Drinking window
8-30 from vintage
First vintage
2007

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