Royal Tokaji Birsalmás Aszú 6 Puttonyos

What it pairs with

• Duck with quince and chestnut
  The wine's quince character mirrors this autumn preparation exactly.
• Gorgonzola piccante with honeycomb
  The wine's high acidity and sweetness handle a pungent gorgonzola with honey.
• Almond and quince tart
  Quince and almond in the tart echo the wine's quince-nut character.

How to serve Royal Tokaji Birsalmás 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 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.

1. 1999 — First Birsalmás single-vineyard Aszú 6 puttonyos from Royal Tokaji

Facts

Producer

Royal Tokaji

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

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