Patricius Aszú 5 Puttonyos, a Tokaj treasure, is a sweet wine from Furmint, Hárslevelű, Sárga Muskotály grapes. Golden yellow, offers complex apricot, honey aromas. Sublime sweetness, vibrant acidity, persistent finish. Ideal with desserts & cheeses.
Hungary - Tokaj Sweet white dessert wine Furmint, Hárslevelű, Sárga Muskotály
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Colour
Deep golden yellow, with brilliant amber reflections that evolve with aging.
Bouquet
Complex bouquet of dried apricot, honey, candied citrus, orange blossom, and mineral botrytis notes.
Taste
Sublime sweetness balanced by vibrant acidity, with notes of tropical fruit, honey, spice, and a persistent finish.
Alcohol content
Approx. 11.5% Vol.
Type of glass
Small dessert or sweet wine glass, tulip-shaped, to concentrate aromas.
Pairings
Foie gras, blue cheeses, exotic fruit desserts, tarts, spoon desserts, spicy Asian cuisine.
Refinement
Long aging in oak barrels (traditionally Gönci hordó) for several years, followed by further bottle rest.
Vinification
Hand-picked Aszú (botrytized) berries macerated in must or base wine. Slow, controlled fermentation, followed by aging. "5 Puttonyos" indicates botrytis concentration.