Structure

Sweetnesssweet
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 8 to 30 years from vintage.
vintage8 yrs30 yrs32 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

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.

How to serve Béres Aszú 6 Puttonyos

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. 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.

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

Facts

Producer
Béres Vineyards and Winery · visiting guide
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.

Tags

cellar worthy dessert noble rot full body furmint h rslevel high acid mood contemplative mood elegant occasion gift occasion special old world pairs with blue cheese pairs with foie gras pairs with fruit desserts price premium sweet

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