Harsányi Pince Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos

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.

How to serve Harsányi Pince Tokaji 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. Roquefort with honey and walnuts, Apple strudel, Foie gras terrine. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

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 · visiting guide

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

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