What it pairs with

  • Roquefort with honey and walnuts
    Classic pairing; the wine's sweetness and acidity balance the salt and fat of blue cheese.
  • Apple strudel
    The wine's stone-fruit character and sweetness harmonise with the pastry filling.
  • Foie gras terrine
    Rich liver fat is balanced by the Aszú's acidity and sweet fruit.

History

Aszú production in Sátoraljaújhely requires north-tilted south-facing terraces; botrytis develops reliably in the autumn mists off the Ronyva stream. The post-2013 PDO reform restricted Aszú to 5 and 6 Puttonyos designations.

  1. 2016 — First Harsányi Pince 5 Puttonyos Aszú certified post-2013 PDO reform

Facts

Producer
Harsányi Pince
Grapes
Furmint, Hárslevelű
Classification
Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos, Tokaj PDO
Oak
Traditional Gönci barrel ageing in underground cellar
ABV
10.5%
Price
€20-35 at retail
Drinking window
5-25 from vintage
First vintage
2016

Tags

cellar worthy dessert noble rot full body furmint h rslevel high acid mood contemplative mood elegant occasion cellar occasion gift occasion special old world pairs with blue cheese pairs with foie gras pairs with fruit desserts price trade up sweet
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