Erzsébet Pince Aszú 5 Puttonyos

What it pairs with

• Duck liver with toast
  The traditional Aszú pairing; sweet-acid balance handles the richness of liver.
• Walnut honey cake
  Honey and walnut notes echo the wine's sweet-spice character.
• Brie with apricot jam
  Soft cheese and apricot jam are a natural partner for 5-puttonyos Aszú.

How to serve Erzsébet Pince Aszú 5 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. Duck liver with toast, Walnut honey cake, Brie with apricot jam. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Erzsébet Pince began Aszú production in the early post-1989 era, using the traditional Bem Street cellars in Tokaj town. As one of the first family-run cellars to revive private Aszú production after the state-farm era, the estate holds historical significance for the region's revival.

1. 1993: First Erzsébet Pince Aszú in the post-Communist private era

Facts

Producer

Erzsébet Pince · visiting guide

Grapes

Furmint, Hárslevelű

Classification

Tokaj PDO

Oak

Traditional gönci oak ageing for 18 months

ABV

9.0%

Price

€30-50 at retail

Drinking window

5-20 from vintage

First vintage

1993

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