Oremus Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos

What it pairs with

• 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.

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. 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.

1. 1993: First 6-puttonyos Aszú produced under Vega Sicilia ownership
2. 1999: Oremus establishes 6-puttonyos as the estate's top sweet-wine tier

Facts

Producer

Tokaj Oremus · visiting guide

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

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