What it pairs with
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Foie gras terrine
Aszú's sweetness and racy acidity provide the ideal counterpoint to foie gras richness. -
Roquefort with fig jam
Dried fig in the wine mirrors the jam; the cheese's salt sharpens the wine's sweetness. -
Coffee crème caramel
Coffee and caramel in both wine and dessert form a complementary bridge.
How to serve Oremus Tokaji Aszú 6 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. Foie gras terrine, Roquefort with fig jam, Coffee crème caramel. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Oremus's 6-puttonyos Aszú is the flagship sweet wine of the estate, produced in exceptional years from the Tolcsva vineyards. The 13th-century cellars at Tolcsva provide an ideal environment for the slow oxidative maturation characteristic of this style.
- 1993 — First 6-puttonyos Aszú produced under Vega Sicilia ownership
- 1999 — Oremus establishes 6-puttonyos as the estate's top sweet-wine tier
Facts
- Producer
- Tokaj Oremus
- Grapes
- Furmint, Hárslevelű
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Aged in gönci oak barrels for 24 months
- ABV
- 9.5%
- Price
- €55-90 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10-40 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1993
Frequently asked about Oremus Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos
When should I drink Oremus Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos?
Drink 10-40 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 6 Puttonyos?
Foie gras terrine is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roquefort with fig jam and Coffee crème caramel. Aszú's sweetness and racy acidity provide the ideal counterpoint to foie gras richness.
What grapes are in Oremus Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos?
The blend is Furmint, Hárslevelű. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.