What it pairs with
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Duck liver with quince paste
Sweet-acid balance of Aszú complements rich duck liver; quince echoes the wine's fruit. -
Peach and almond tart
Stone fruit and almond in the tart echo the wine's apricot-chamomile notes. -
Aged cheddar with dried figs
The Aszú's sweetness and acidity balance strong mature cheddar and dried figs.
How to serve Tokaj Hétszőlős 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 liver with quince paste, Peach and almond tart, Aged cheddar with dried figs. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Tokaj Hétszőlős first produced 5-puttonyos Aszú in 2008 from their Mád classified dűlő holdings.
- 2008 — First Hétszőlős Aszú 5 puttonyos from Mád
Facts
- Producer
- Tokaj Hétszőlős
- Grapes
- Furmint, Hárslevelű
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Aged in gönci oak for 18 months
- ABV
- 9.0%
- Price
- €30-55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
Frequently asked about Tokaj Hétszőlős Aszú 5 Puttonyos
When should I drink Tokaj Hétszőlős Aszú 5 Puttonyos?
Drink 5-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Tokaj Hétszőlős Aszú 5 Puttonyos?
Duck liver with quince paste is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Peach and almond tart and Aged cheddar with dried figs. Sweet-acid balance of Aszú complements rich duck liver; quince echoes the wine's fruit.
What grapes are in Tokaj Hétszőlős Aszú 5 Puttonyos?
The blend is Furmint, Hárslevelű. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.