Tokaj: Classic Wine Tasting
Discover Tokaj, the most famous Hungarian wine region. Visit a family-owned winery and enjoy a wine tasting.
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 20 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 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 above is our own.
What it pairs with
- Duck liver with toast The traditional Aszú pairing; sweet-acid balance handles the richness of liver.More wines for duck and goose →
- Walnut honey cake Honey and walnut notes echo the wine's sweet-spice character.More wines for dessert →
- Brie with apricot jam Soft cheese and apricot jam are a natural partner for 5-puttonyos Aszú.More wines for soft cheese →
How to serve Erzsébet Pince Aszú 5 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. 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.
- 1993First 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
Frequently asked about Erzsébet Pince Aszú 5 Puttonyos
When should I drink Erzsébet Pince Aszú 5 Puttonyos?
Drink 5-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Erzsébet Pince Aszú 5 Puttonyos?
Duck liver with toast is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Walnut honey cake and Brie with apricot jam. The traditional Aszú pairing; sweet-acid balance handles the richness of liver.
What grapes are in Erzsébet Pince Aszú 5 Puttonyos?
The blend is Furmint, Hárslevelű. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.
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