BEST OF HUNGARY Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos 2020

Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos is a golden dessert wine with apricot, honey and orange peel, balanced by vibrant acidity and a long, elegant finish.

A 6 Puttonyos Aszú Made for Sharing

We worked with István Balassa to create a 6 Puttonyos Aszú that is easy to enjoy while staying true to Tokaj's depth and character. Rich and naturally sweet, yet lifted by fresh acidity, it is a welcoming introduction for newcomers to dessert wine and a rewarding glass for those who already know the region.

This is a wine to bring to the table: pour it after dinner, share it with a favourite cheese, or open it for a celebration. It offers the layered fruit and honeyed character that make Tokaji Aszú so distinctive, in a style that invites another sip.

What Is Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos?

Tokaji Aszú is a traditional sweet wine made using individually selected grapes affected by noble rot. These concentrated berries are macerated with a base wine or fermenting must, contributing their rich fruit, honeyed flavours and natural sweetness before the wine is aged.

The name "puttonyos" refers to the baskets once used to collect Aszú berries. Today, 6 Puttonyos describes a particularly concentrated sweet style. This bottle is made from Furmint, a grape prized for the natural acidity that gives Tokaj's sweet wines their freshness and balance.

A Volcanic Alternative to Premium French Sauternes

If you enjoy the honeyed richness of French Sauternes, this Tokaji dessert wine is a lovely way to explore another great tradition of sweet winemaking. Both wines draw complexity from noble-rotted grapes, while Tokaj's ancient volcanic landscape gives this Aszú a distinctive sense of terroir. The grapes grow in vineyards with rhyolite, quartz and andesite soils, and Furmint brings ripe fruit and lively acidity to the finished wine.

Tasting Notes

Deep golden in colour, the wine opens with honey, flowers and gently spiced fruit. The palate is rich and creamy, with apricot jam, orange peel and sweet spice, balanced by a fresh thread of acidity. Dried fruit and floral notes linger on the long finish.

Food Pairing

The combination of sweetness and freshness makes this a versatile wine for the end of a meal. Try it with:

• Stilton, Roquefort or Gorgonzola, accompanied by pear and walnuts.
• Air-dried Mangalitza ham, whose savoury richness contrasts with the wine's honeyed fruit.
• A slice of Zserbó cake, with its layers of apricot, walnut and dark chocolate.
• Apricot tart, fruit desserts or simply a small glass on its own after dinner.

Serving and Keeping

Serve at around 12°C in a small white-wine or dessert-wine glass. Give it a little time in the glass for the fruit, floral notes, and spice to open up.

The wine is ready to enjoy now, or you can keep it in a cool, dark place to develop further. Once opened, reseal and refrigerate to enjoy over several occasions.

Technical Details

Balassa Winery, Tokaj

Founded in 2005 by István Balassa, Balassa Winery is a boutique Tokaj producer focused on site-specific wines. Careful vineyard work, small-scale production and patient barrel ageing help bring out the character of the region's vineyards and volcanic terroir.

From dry Furmint to traditional sweet wines, explore more bottles from this historic region in our Tokaji wine collection.