What it pairs with
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Alone, in contemplation
The rarity and extreme concentration of Essencia makes solo meditation the primary occasion. -
Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano
Crystalline umami and salt provide the only flavour powerful enough to complement Essencia.
How to serve Pendits Aszú Essencia
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. Alone, in contemplation, Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Pendits first produced Aszú Essencia in exceptional botrytis conditions in 2013, applying their biodynamic-practicing principles to Tokaj's most extreme sweet wine category. Produced in tiny quantities in good botrytis years only.
- 2013 — First Pendits biodynamic Aszú Essencia in exceptional botrytis year
Facts
- Producer
- Pendits
- Grapes
- Furmint, Hárslevelű
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Long ageing in older oak; minimal intervention
- ABV
- 5.0%
- Price
- €150-350 per 100ml at retail
- Drinking window
- 15-80 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2013
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Pendits Aszú Essencia
When should I drink Pendits Aszú Essencia?
Drink 15-80 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Pendits Aszú Essencia?
Alone, in contemplation is the canonical pairing; Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano is the other strong match. The rarity and extreme concentration of Essencia makes solo meditation the primary occasion.
Is Pendits Aszú Essencia vegan?
Yes: the producer documents no animal-derived fining agents in production, so the wine is suitable for vegan and vegetarian drinkers.
What grapes are in Pendits Aszú Essencia?
The blend is Furmint, Hárslevelű. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.