What it pairs with
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Duck liver with toast
Traditional Aszú pairing; the wine's sweet-acid balance handles the liver richness. -
Roquefort with dried apricots
The Aszú's fruit and sweetness balance strong blue cheese and apricot garnish. -
Vanilla ice cream
Clean vanilla cream and the wine's stone-fruit character make an accessible pairing.
How to serve Grand Tokaj 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, Roquefort with dried apricots, Vanilla ice cream. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Grand Tokaj (formerly Tokaj Kereskedőház) is the Hungarian state wine enterprise, rebranded in 2016. It has produced Tokaj Aszú at commercial scale since 1948, maintaining an important role in international distribution and the accessibility of Tokaj styles to new markets.
- 1948 — State Tokaj enterprise founded
- 2016 — Rebranded as Grand Tokaj
Facts
- Producer
- Grand Tokaj
- Grapes
- Furmint, Hárslevelű
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Aged in traditional gönci oak for 18 months
- ABV
- 9.0%
- Price
- €25-45 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1948
Frequently asked about Grand Tokaj Aszú 5 Puttonyos
When should I drink Grand Tokaj 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 Grand Tokaj Aszú 5 Puttonyos?
Duck liver with toast is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roquefort with dried apricots and Vanilla ice cream. Traditional Aszú pairing; the wine's sweet-acid balance handles the liver richness.
What grapes are in Grand Tokaj Aszú 5 Puttonyos?
The blend is Furmint, Hárslevelű. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.