Grand Tokaj Aszú 5 Puttonyos

What it pairs with

• 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.

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, 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.

1. 1948: State Tokaj enterprise founded
2. 2016: Rebranded as Grand Tokaj

Facts

Producer

Grand Tokaj · visiting guide

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

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