What it pairs with
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Aged Parmigiano with honey
Crystalline umami and salt match the wine's mineral intensity; honey bridges the sweetness. -
Foie gras with saffron brioche
Saffron honey notes in the wine resonate with a saffron-accented foie gras preparation. -
Walnut torte with caramel
Walnut-caramel notes in wine and dessert form a complementary echo.
How to serve Demeter Zoltán 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. Aged Parmigiano with honey, Foie gras with saffron brioche, Walnut torte with caramel. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Demeter Zoltán's Aszú is produced only in exceptional botrytis years, from tiny Mád dűlő parcels. The wine has attracted significant cult following among specialists in Germany and Japan, though production quantities are minimal.
- 2007 — First Demeter Zoltán Aszú 6 puttonyos from the outstanding 2007 vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Demeter Zoltán
- Grapes
- Furmint, Hárslevelű
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Long maturation in gönci oak; small production
- ABV
- 9.5%
- Price
- €80-150 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10-40 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2007
Frequently asked about Demeter Zoltán Aszú 6 Puttonyos
When should I drink Demeter Zoltán Aszú 6 Puttonyos?
Drink 10-40 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Demeter Zoltán Aszú 6 Puttonyos?
Aged Parmigiano with honey is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Foie gras with saffron brioche and Walnut torte with caramel. Crystalline umami and salt match the wine's mineral intensity; honey bridges the sweetness.
What grapes are in Demeter Zoltán Aszú 6 Puttonyos?
The blend is Furmint, Hárslevelű. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.