Tokaj: Classic Wine Tasting
Discover Tokaj, the most famous Hungarian wine region. Visit a family-owned winery and enjoy a wine tasting.
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 10 to 35 years from vintage.
vintage10 yrs35 yrs37 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 above is our own.
What it pairs with
- Duck with quince and chestnut The wine's quince character mirrors this autumn preparation exactly.More wines for duck and goose →
- Gorgonzola piccante with honeycomb The wine's high acidity and sweetness handle a pungent gorgonzola with honey.More wines for blue cheese →
- Almond and quince tart Quince and almond in the tart echo the wine's quince-nut character.More wines for dessert →
How to serve Royal Tokaji Birsalmás 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 with quince and chestnut, Gorgonzola piccante with honeycomb, Almond and quince tart. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Birsalmás dűlő (named for the quince trees once bordering the vineyard) was added to Royal Tokaji's single-vineyard Aszú lineup in 1999, completing the five-vineyard single-site program of the estate.
- 1999First Birsalmás single-vineyard Aszú 6 puttonyos from Royal Tokaji
Facts
- Producer
- Royal Tokaji · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Furmint, Hárslevelű
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Aged in gönci oak for 18-24 months
- ABV
- 9.5%
- Price
- €70-110 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10-35 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1999
Frequently asked about Royal Tokaji Birsalmás Aszú 6 Puttonyos
When should I drink Royal Tokaji Birsalmás Aszú 6 Puttonyos?
Drink 10-35 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Royal Tokaji Birsalmás Aszú 6 Puttonyos?
Duck with quince and chestnut is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Gorgonzola piccante with honeycomb and Almond and quince tart. The wine's quince character mirrors this autumn preparation exactly.
What grapes are in Royal Tokaji Birsalmás Aszú 6 Puttonyos?
The blend is Furmint, Hárslevelű. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.
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