What it pairs with
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Duck liver with brioche
The Aszú's sweet-acid tension is the ideal counterpart for rich duck liver. -
Blue cheese with walnuts
Sweet concentration and acidity balance blue cheese and nutty garnishes. -
Fruit tart with cream
Stone-fruit and cream are natural companions for 6-puttonyos Aszú.
How to serve Sauska Tokaji 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 liver with brioche, Blue cheese with walnuts, Fruit tart with cream. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Sauska's Aszú production began in 2013, drawing on their Rátka-area Tokaj holdings. The Sauska family's background in premium Hungarian winemaking from Villány provided the technical base for serious Aszú production.
- 2013 — First Sauska Tokaji Aszú 6 puttonyos vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Sauska Tokaj
- Grapes
- Furmint, Hárslevelű
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Aged in gönci oak for 18-24 months
- ABV
- 9.5%
- Price
- €45-80 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8-30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2013
Frequently asked about Sauska Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos
When should I drink Sauska Tokaji 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 Sauska Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos?
Duck liver with brioche is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Blue cheese with walnuts and Fruit tart with cream. The Aszú's sweet-acid tension is the ideal counterpart for rich duck liver.
What grapes are in Sauska Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos?
The blend is Furmint, Hárslevelű. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.