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.
How to serve Zsirai 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. Foie gras with apricot compote, Dark chocolate mousse, Gorgonzola with honey. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
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
Frequently asked about Zsirai Aszú 6 Puttonyos
When should I drink Zsirai 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 Zsirai Aszú 6 Puttonyos?
Foie gras with apricot compote is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Dark chocolate mousse and Gorgonzola with honey. The rich fruit concentration of a Tarcal Aszú pairs excellently with foie gras and apricot.
What grapes are in Zsirai Aszú 6 Puttonyos?
The blend is Furmint, Hárslevelű. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.