BEST OF HUNGARY Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos 2017

Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos are the best sweet wines in the world, and this exceptional vintage is the ultimate expression of the volcanic terroir in a bottle.

Deep gold colour and a complex, intense nose packed with honey, flowers and rich spiced fruit. The creamy mouthfeel is balanced by gentle acidity, while the rich palate of apricot jam, orange peel, honey and sweet spices culminates in a long dried fruit and floral finish. Beautifully made, it is perfect for drinking now or laying down for as long as you can resist the temptation.

Food Pairing

Serve with air-dried ham, cakes or an indulgent chocolate muffin. It also makes a mouth-watering pairing for blue cheese including Gorgonzola, Stilton and Roquefort.

Serving temperature: 12 °C

Details

Grape variety: Furmint

Soil type: Rhyolite, quartz and andesite

Fermentation: Oak barrels

Ageing: 36 months in oak barrels

Alcohol content: 9.0%         

Bottle size: 0.5l

Speciality: Vegan

Meet the Winemaker

Balassa Winery, Tokaj - Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)

The boutique Balassa winery was established in 2005 by Istvan Balassa in the historic Tokaj wine region. Right from the beginning, Istvan, a perfectionist, was determined to produce only the highest-quality wines possible by maximising the potential of each vintage. It all starts in his vineyards with growing grapes of outstanding quality by applying a rigorous scientific approach to cultivation. He then creates each wine using artisanal wine-making methods, allowing the unique characteristics of the grape, the vineyard and the terroir to shine through in every drop.