What it pairs with
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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.
- 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. 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.
- 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.