Papp Pince Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos

What it pairs with

• Gorgonzola with dried figs
  The wine's ripe stone-fruit sweetness and acidity complement the salt of blue cheese and the sweetness of dried fruit.
• Hungarian chestnut puree with whipped cream
  A classic Hungarian dessert whose nutty sweetness echoes the Aszú's toasty richness.
• Foie gras with brioche
  Traditional pairing; the wine's sweetness and acidity balance the richness of duck liver.

How to serve Papp Pince 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. Gorgonzola with dried figs, Hungarian chestnut puree with whipped cream, Foie gras with brioche. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Tarcal's sun-exposed Kopasz-hegy slopes produce Aszú grapes with notable ripeness alongside generous botrytis development in good years. The five-puttonyos designation requires a minimum 120 g/L residual sugar and at least two years of maturation.

1. 2013: Papp Pince first 5 Puttonyos Aszú certified under post-2013 PDO rules

Facts

Producer

Papp Pince · visiting guide

Grapes

Furmint, Hárslevelű

Classification

Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos, Tokaj PDO

Oak

Traditional Gönci barrel ageing in volcanic tuff underground cellar

ABV

11.5%

Price

€22-38 at retail

Drinking window

5-30 from vintage

First vintage

2013

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