What it pairs with
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Goose liver with toast
Rich goose liver finds a complementary match in the sweet-acid character of 5-puttonyos Aszú. -
Peach baklava
Honey and stone-fruit notes in the wine echo the pastry's sweet filling. -
Roquefort with walnuts
Blue cheese and walnut are a classic pairing for sweet Tokaj styles.
How to serve Füleky 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. Goose liver with toast, Peach baklava, Roquefort with walnuts. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Füleky Pince first produced 5-puttonyos Aszú commercially in 2008, utilising the estate's prime Bodrogkeresztúr position where autumn fogs from the Bodrog-Tisza confluence provide optimal noble-rot conditions.
- 2008 — First Füleky Aszú 5 puttonyos
Facts
- Producer
- Füleky Pince
- Grapes
- Furmint, Hárslevelű
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Aged in gönci oak for 18 months
- ABV
- 9.0%
- Price
- €30-55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
Frequently asked about Füleky Aszú 5 Puttonyos
When should I drink Füleky 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 Füleky Aszú 5 Puttonyos?
Goose liver with toast is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Peach baklava and Roquefort with walnuts. Rich goose liver finds a complementary match in the sweet-acid character of 5-puttonyos Aszú.
What grapes are in Füleky Aszú 5 Puttonyos?
The blend is Furmint, Hárslevelű. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.