What it pairs with
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Duck liver pâté on toast
The Aszú's sweetness and acidity cut through rich duck liver. -
Apricot tart
Stone-fruit in both wine and tart create a natural flavour echo. -
Mild Roquefort
Moderate sweetness and high acidity handle milder blue cheeses well.
How to serve Kikelet 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 pâté on toast, Apricot tart, Mild Roquefort. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Kikelet Pince began Aszú production in earnest from the 2010 vintage, using their Tarcal vineyards' botrytised grapes for the first serious noble-rot sweet wine from the estate.
- 2010 — First full Kikelet Aszú 5 puttonyos vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Kikelet Pince
- Grapes
- Furmint, Hárslevelű
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Aged in gönci oak for 18 months
- ABV
- 9.0%
- Price
- €40-65 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
Frequently asked about Kikelet Aszú 5 Puttonyos
When should I drink Kikelet Aszú 5 Puttonyos?
Drink 5-25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Kikelet Aszú 5 Puttonyos?
Duck liver pâté on toast is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Apricot tart and Mild Roquefort. The Aszú's sweetness and acidity cut through rich duck liver.
What grapes are in Kikelet Aszú 5 Puttonyos?
The blend is Furmint, Hárslevelű. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.