Structure

Sweetnesssweet
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 8 to 30 years from vintage.
vintage8 yrs30 yrs32 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

What it pairs with

  • 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.

  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. 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.

  1. 2003: First Patricius Aszú 6 puttonyos from the highly botrytised 2003 vintage

Facts

Producer
Patricius Winery · visiting guide
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.

Tags

cellar worthy dessert noble rot full body furmint h rslevel high acid mood contemplative mood elegant occasion gift occasion special old world pairs with blue cheese pairs with foie gras pairs with fruit desserts price premium sweet

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