What it pairs with
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Foie gras with apricot compote
The rich fruit concentration of a Tarcal Aszú pairs excellently with foie gras and apricot. -
Dark chocolate mousse
Rich fruit and chocolate are a classic pairing for concentrated Aszú. -
Gorgonzola with honey
The wine's richness and sweetness handle even the most pungent blue cheese.
History
Zsirai Pince first produced 6-puttonyos Aszú in the outstanding 2007 botrytis vintage. The Tarcal terroir's south-facing maximum exposure produces noticeably richer botrytised berries than the cooler northern villages.
- 2007 — First Zsirai Aszú 6 puttonyos from the exceptional 2007 vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Zsirai Pince
- 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
- 2007