Structure

Sweetnesssweet
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs15 yrs17 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

  • Walnut cake
    Hazelnut and caramel notes in the wine complement the walnut's earthy richness.
  • Mild blue cheese platter
    The Szamorodni's moderate sweetness and acidity handle softer blue cheeses well.
  • Apple strudel
    Caramelised apple in both the wine and pastry form an echo pairing.

How to serve Disznókő Édes Szamorodni

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. Walnut cake, Mild blue cheese platter, Apple strudel. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Szamorodni is a traditional Tokaj style predating modern Aszú; 'Szamorodni' means 'as it was born' in Polish, describing the practice of harvesting botrytised and healthy grapes together. Disznókő produces both sweet (édes) and dry (száraz) versions.

  1. 1995: Édes Szamorodni introduced to Disznókő's range

Facts

Producer
Disznókő · visiting guide
Grapes
Furmint, Hárslevelű
Classification
Tokaj PDO
Oak
Aged in gönci oak for 12-18 months
ABV
10.0%
Price
€20-35 at retail
Drinking window
3-15 from vintage
First vintage
1995

Frequently asked about Disznókő Édes Szamorodni

When should I drink Disznókő Édes Szamorodni?

Drink 3-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Disznókő Édes Szamorodni?

Walnut cake is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Mild blue cheese platter and Apple strudel. Hazelnut and caramel notes in the wine complement the walnut's earthy richness.

What grapes are in Disznókő Édes Szamorodni?

The blend is Furmint, Hárslevelű. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.

Tags

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