What it pairs with
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Duck liver parfait
Aszú's sweet-acid character is a natural match for rich liver preparations. -
Blue cheese with dried figs
Dried fig in the wine mirrors the garnish; blue cheese salt is tamed by sweetness. -
Fruit cake
Dried-fruit character in both the wine and a classic fruit cake create a complementary pairing.
How to serve Patricius 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. Duck liver parfait, Blue cheese with dried figs, Fruit cake. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Patricius began Aszú production in the outstanding 2003 vintage, using the estate's significant holdings at Bodrogkisfalud, a village noted for its reliable autumn fog conditions that promote botrytis formation.
- 2003 — First Patricius Aszú 6 puttonyos from the highly botrytised 2003 vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Patricius Winery
- Grapes
- Furmint, Hárslevelű
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Aged in oak barrels for 18-24 months
- ABV
- 9.5%
- Price
- €40-70 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8-30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2003
Frequently asked about Patricius Aszú 6 Puttonyos
When should I drink Patricius Aszú 6 Puttonyos?
Drink 8-30 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 6 Puttonyos?
Duck liver parfait is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Blue cheese with dried figs and Fruit cake. Aszú's sweet-acid character is a natural match for rich liver preparations.
What grapes are in Patricius Aszú 6 Puttonyos?
The blend is Furmint, Hárslevelű. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.