What it pairs with
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Duck confit with orange glaze
The wine's dried-fruit and orange character complements duck and citrus preparations. -
Strong blue cheese and honey
Sweetness and acidity handle the contrast of pungent blue cheese and sweet honey. -
Cinnamon apple cake
Cinnamon and apple notes resonate with the wine's spiced fruit character.
How to serve Szepsy Tokaji Aszú 5 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 confit with orange glaze, Strong blue cheese and honey, Cinnamon apple cake. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Szepsy's 5-puttonyos Aszú is the more frequently produced tier of the estate's sweet wine, made when botrytis levels are significant but below the threshold for 6-puttonyos classification.
- 1997 — First Szepsy 5-puttonyos Aszú commercial release
Facts
- Producer
- Szepsy
- Grapes
- Furmint, Hárslevelű
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Aged in gönci oak for 18-24 months
- ABV
- 9.0%
- Price
- €80-140 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10-35 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1997
Frequently asked about Szepsy Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos
When should I drink Szepsy Tokaji Aszú 5 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 Szepsy Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos?
Duck confit with orange glaze is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Strong blue cheese and honey and Cinnamon apple cake. The wine's dried-fruit and orange character complements duck and citrus preparations.
What grapes are in Szepsy Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos?
The blend is Furmint, Hárslevelű. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.