What it pairs with
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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.
How to serve Béres Aszú 6 Puttonyos
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. Foie gras with toast, Stilton with pears, Crème caramel. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
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.
- 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
Frequently asked about Béres Aszú 6 Puttonyos
When should I drink Béres Aszú 6 Puttonyos?
Drink 8-30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Béres Aszú 6 Puttonyos?
Foie gras with toast is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Stilton with pears and Crème caramel. The classic pairing for Aszú; sweet-acid-rich balance with foie gras.
What grapes are in Béres Aszú 6 Puttonyos?
The blend is Furmint, Hárslevelű. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.