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.
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)