In the production of Aszú wine, the principle is the contact of the Aszú grapes (affected by the fungus botrytis cinerea) and the wine or must base. This Tokaji Aszú wine contains the golden drops from the volcanic slopes of the Tokaj wine region in Hungary. The botrytized Aszú berries are blended with the base must; after pressing their rich juice is fermented and aged in oak barrels for at least 24 months. A true flagship of the Tokaji Aszú range. The world’s most unique sweet wine with only natural sugar.
Food pairing:
Excellent digestive-appetizer in itself. Perfect match with pâtés and foie gras; with poultry and white meat dishes with creamy sauces, seafood risotto and sweet and sour and even slightly spicy oriental dishes. Perfect companion for blue cheeses and lightly cured cheeses. Ideal for desserts (especially fruit-based cakes), accompanying natural fruits and quince jelly or coffee.
Tasting notes:
Amber color. Sweet wine that does not tire the palate; fruit, sugars and acidity are presented immersed in a perfect harmonious framework. Elegant botrytis; intensely fresh tropical and citrus fruits on the nose. Elegant citrus bouquet characterized by
notes of apricot, peach, walnut and honey on the palate. Extra long finish with light vanilla and oak flavors. The acidity characteristic of Aszú wines is pleasant and balanced with the sugar concentration of this wine.
Data:
Producer: Pannon Tokaj KFT.
Appellation: Tokaj / Tolcsva, Zsádany, Kincsem, Som
Alcohol content: 11.23º
Bottling: 0.50 lt.
Acidity: 8.55 g/L
Residual sugar: 149.50 g/L
Varieties: 60% Furmint, 40% Hárslevelű
Fermentation: Stainless steel tanks
Barrel type: Hungarian oak
Aging: 36 months
Serving temperature: 10 – 12ºC
Cellaring potential: 50 years
Type of wine: Sweet
