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Structure
Drinking window
Best 10 to 40 years from vintage.
vintage10 yrs40 yrs42 yrs
Critic scores
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What it pairs with
- Foie gras with brioche Classic pairing: Aszú's sweetness and acidity complement the richness of foie gras.More wines for foie gras →
- Roquefort with bitter walnuts The sweet-sour tension of Aszú tames the intensity of strong blue cheese.More wines for blue cheese →
- Orange-blossom crème brûlée The floral and orange notes in the wine harmonise with the custard and caramel.More wines for dessert →
How to serve Disznókő Tokaji 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 brioche, Roquefort with bitter walnuts, Orange-blossom crème brûlée. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Disznókő was acquired by AXA Millésimes in 1992 and the first commercial Aszú appeared from the 1993 vintage. The 104-hectare contiguous estate at Mezőzombor, one of the largest single-ownership plots in Tokaj, allows Disznókő to produce Aszú consistently in good vintages.
- 1992AXA Millésimes acquires Disznókő and begins full renovation
- 1993First commercial Aszú vintage under AXA ownership
- 2003Disznókő introduces estate concept with fully contiguous 104-hectare block
Facts
- Producer
- Disznókő · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Furmint, Hárslevelű, Sárga Muskotály
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Aged in small oak barrels for approximately 2 years
- ABV
- 9.5%
- Price
- €50-90 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10-40 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1993
Frequently asked about Disznókő Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos
When should I drink Disznókő Tokaji 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 Disznókő Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos?
Foie gras with brioche is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roquefort with bitter walnuts and Orange-blossom crème brûlée. Classic pairing: Aszú's sweetness and acidity complement the richness of foie gras.
What grapes are in Disznókő Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos?
The blend is Furmint, Hárslevelű, Sárga Muskotály. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.
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