What it pairs with
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Natural-rind blue cheese
Wild ferment complexity and sweetness in the wine match a complex artisanal blue cheese. -
Walnut and honey cake
Wild honey and walnut notes in the wine complement this classic Hungarian pastry. -
Foie gras with fig chutney
Sweet-acid-richness balance of Aszú handles foie gras; fig echoes the wine's fruit.
How to serve Bott Aszú 5 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. Natural-rind blue cheese, Walnut and honey cake, Foie gras with fig chutney. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Bott Pince first produced Aszú in earnest from the 2011 vintage, applying their organic and natural-wine philosophy to Tokaj's traditional botrytised sweet style.
- 2011 — First Bott Aszú 5 puttonyos with spontaneous-fermentation natural method
Facts
- Producer
- Bott Pince
- Grapes
- Furmint, Hárslevelű
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Older oak; minimal sulfites; spontaneous fermentation
- ABV
- 8.5%
- Price
- €45-75 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2011
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Bott Aszú 5 Puttonyos
When should I drink Bott Aszú 5 Puttonyos?
Drink 5-25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Bott Aszú 5 Puttonyos?
Natural-rind blue cheese is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Walnut and honey cake and Foie gras with fig chutney. Wild ferment complexity and sweetness in the wine match a complex artisanal blue cheese.
Is Bott Aszú 5 Puttonyos vegan?
Yes: the producer documents no animal-derived fining agents in production, so the wine is suitable for vegan and vegetarian drinkers.
What grapes are in Bott Aszú 5 Puttonyos?
The blend is Furmint, Hárslevelű. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.