What it pairs with

  • Aged Manchego with quince paste
    The wine's firm acidity and sweetness pair with the crystalline sheep's cheese and its fruit accompaniment.
  • Almond cake with apricot jam
    Stone-fruit character in Erdőbénye Aszú echoes the apricot-and-almond combination.
  • Smoked duck with cherries
    Smoky richness and tart cherry are balanced by the wine's sweetness and acidity.

History

Botrytis develops consistently in Erdőbénye's autumn micro-fogs despite the higher elevation; the forest-sheltered site retains morning humidity that encourages noble rot on the thicker-skinned Hárslevelű grapes. First Aszú from the estate certified under post-2013 rules.

  1. 2016 — First Erdei Pince Aszú 5 Puttonyos certified under post-2013 PDO framework

Facts

Producer
Erdei Pince
Grapes
Furmint, Hárslevelű
Classification
Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos, Tokaj PDO
Oak
Gönci barrel ageing in cool underground cellar
ABV
11.0%
Price
€22-36 at retail
Drinking window
5-25 from vintage
First vintage
2016

Tags

cellar worthy dessert noble rot full body furmint h rslevel hidden gem high acid mood contemplative mood elegant occasion cellar occasion gift occasion special old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with charcuterie pairs with fruit desserts price trade up sweet
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