Disznókő Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos

What it pairs with

• Foie gras with brioche
  Classic pairing: Aszú's sweetness and acidity complement the richness of foie gras.
• Roquefort with bitter walnuts
  The sweet-sour tension of Aszú tames the intensity of strong blue cheese.
• Orange-blossom crème brûlée
  The floral and orange notes in the wine harmonise with the custard and caramel.

How to serve Disznókő Tokaji 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 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.

1. 1992 — AXA Millésimes acquires Disznókő and begins full renovation
2. 1993 — First commercial Aszú vintage under AXA ownership
3. 2003 — Disznókő introduces estate concept with fully contiguous 104-hectare block

Facts

Producer

Disznókő

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

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