Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos 2014 – Pannon Tokaj
£25.98
Tokaji Aszu 5 puttonyos from Pannon Tokaj is beautiful clear golden shine through the glass. Stone fruits such as apricot, peach, dominating hints of pear, nut and honey aromas on the palate. Lovely long finish.
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Description
Just like for every Tokaj Winery, Pannon Tokaj‘s most important and most valued treasure is their Tokaji Aszu. It is a blend of Furmint, Harslevelu and Zeta varieties, and their proportions and aromas represent well the volcanic slopes of the Tokaj region.
To make this Tokaji Aszu 5 puttonyos at Pannon Tokaj, Botrytised aszu berries are processed under privileged conditions, that features the world-famous Hungarian dessert wine. From careful hand selection, the botrytised aszu berries, have been soaked in most. After pressing, the rich and flavoursome juice is then fermented in wooden barrels for at least 2 years, then one year in bottle.
The number of “puttony”-s indicates: the amount of Aszu pulp (1 puttony: 20-22 kg) that is soaked in one Gönc barrels (136-140 l) must.
Tokaji Aszu 5 puttonyos is beautiful, clear, with gold shining through the glass. Stone fruits such as apricot, peach, dominating hints of pear, nut and honey aromas on the palate. It has a lovely long finish.
Certainly a wine for special occasions.
Recommended drinking temperature is 10-12 °C. Best served with light desserts, blue cheese or pâté de foie gras. C
It will be also fantastic in 10-20 years or more.
Bottle size: 500ml
Alc.: 10,98 %
Sugar: 133,1 g/l
Acid: 7,4 g/l
Additional information
| Weight | 1 kg |
|---|---|
| Winery | Pannon Tokaj |
DonMoto –
Received one of these a few years ago from an old Hungarian friend. Couldn’t remember how they spelled the name, but really happy I found it again! Great memories & wonderful taste.