Oremus Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos

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What it pairs with

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

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. 1993First Oremus Aszú 5 puttonyos vintage

Facts

Producer

Tokaj Oremus · visiting guide

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

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