What it pairs with

  • Lightly peppered foie gras
    Sweet-salt-fat balance is the Tokaji Aszú's classic domain.
  • Caramelised onion and walnut tart
    Walnut and caramel notes in the wine echo the tart's savoury-sweet filling.
  • Vanilla panna cotta with apricot compote
    Apricot in the wine echoes the compote; vanilla cream softens the sweetness.

How to serve Oremus 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. Lightly peppered foie gras, Caramelised onion and walnut tart, Vanilla panna cotta with apricot compote. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Oremus's 5-puttonyos Aszú has been produced since the estate's first commercial vintage under Vega Sicilia ownership, representing the approachable tier of the sweet range.

  1. 1993 — First Oremus Aszú 5 puttonyos vintage

Facts

Producer
Tokaj Oremus
Grapes
Furmint, Hárslevelű
Classification
Tokaj PDO
Oak
Aged in oak barrels (gönci) for 18 months
ABV
9.0%
Price
€35-55 at retail
Drinking window
5-25 from vintage
First vintage
1993

Frequently asked about Oremus Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos

When should I drink Oremus 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 Oremus Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos?

Lightly peppered foie gras is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Caramelised onion and walnut tart and Vanilla panna cotta with apricot compote. Sweet-salt-fat balance is the Tokaji Aszú's classic domain.

What grapes are in Oremus Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos?

The blend is Furmint, Hárslevelű. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.

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