What it pairs with
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Duck confit with orange
The wine's honeyed orange character complements duck and citrus preparations. -
Mild blue cheese with honey
Honey notes in the wine and garnish bridge to mild blue cheese. -
Apricot soufflé
Fresh apricot in the wine mirrors the soufflé's fruit character.
How to serve Patricius 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. Duck confit with orange, Mild blue cheese with honey, Apricot soufflé. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Patricius added a 5-puttonyos tier to their Aszú range in 2005, two years after the 6-puttonyos debut, offering a slightly less concentrated but more frequently produced sweet wine.
- 2005 — First Patricius Aszú 5 puttonyos
Facts
- Producer
- Patricius Winery
- Grapes
- Furmint, Hárslevelű
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Aged in gönci oak for 18 months
- ABV
- 9.0%
- Price
- €28-48 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
Frequently asked about Patricius Aszú 5 Puttonyos
When should I drink Patricius Aszú 5 Puttonyos?
Drink 5-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Patricius Aszú 5 Puttonyos?
Duck confit with orange is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Mild blue cheese with honey and Apricot soufflé. The wine's honeyed orange character complements duck and citrus preparations.
What grapes are in Patricius Aszú 5 Puttonyos?
The blend is Furmint, Hárslevelű. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.