Malatinszky Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos

What it pairs with

• Duck liver with brioche
  Classic Aszú pairing; sweet-acid balance complements rich duck liver.
• Baked camembert with apricot
  Soft cheese warmth and apricot garnish echo the wine's stone-fruit character.
• Peach shortcake with cream
  Stone fruit and cream are natural partners for 5-puttonyos Aszú.

How to serve Malatinszky 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. Duck liver with brioche, Baked camembert with apricot, Peach shortcake with cream. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Malatinszky produced their first Tokaj Aszú in 2016, two years after establishing the dry Furmint label, completing their Tokaj range with the region's traditional sweet expression.

1. 2016: First Malatinszky Tokaji Aszú 5 puttonyos

Facts

Producer

Malatinszky Tokaj · visiting guide

Grapes

Furmint, Hárslevelű

Classification

Tokaj PDO

Oak

Aged in gönci oak for 18 months

ABV

9.0%

Price

€35-65 at retail

Drinking window

5-25 from vintage

First vintage

2016

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