Tokaj: Classic Wine Tasting
Discover Tokaj, the most famous Hungarian wine region. Visit a family-owned winery and enjoy a wine tasting.
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 25 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs25 yrs27 yrs
Critic scores
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What it pairs with
- Duck liver with brioche Classic Aszú pairing; sweet-acid balance complements rich duck liver.More wines for duck and goose →
- Baked camembert with apricot Soft cheese warmth and apricot garnish echo the wine's stone-fruit character.More wines for soft cheese →
- Peach shortcake with cream Stone fruit and cream are natural partners for 5-puttonyos Aszú.More wines for dessert →
How to serve Malatinszky Tokaji 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 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.
- 2016First 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
Frequently asked about Malatinszky Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos
When should I drink Malatinszky Tokaji 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 Malatinszky Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos?
Duck liver with brioche is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Baked camembert with apricot and Peach shortcake with cream. Classic Aszú pairing; sweet-acid balance complements rich duck liver.
What grapes are in Malatinszky Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos?
The blend is Furmint, Hárslevelű. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.
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