BEST OF HUNGARY Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos 2020

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.

It showcases a deep golden colour and a complex, intense aroma filled with notes of honey, flowers, and spiced fruit. A gentle acidic backbone balances its creamy mouthfeel, while the rich palate features flavours of apricot jam, orange peel, honey, and exotic sweet spices, culminating in a long finish marked by dried fruit and floral notes. This beautifully crafted wine is perfect for immediate enjoyment or can be aged for as long as possible to fully experience its potential.

What is a 6 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú?

Renowned as the pinnacle of Hungarian winemaking, Tokaji Aszú is famously referred to as the "king of wines and wine of kings." The 6 Puttonyos designation represents the highest level of this sweet wine specialty.

It is even more concentrated than the 5 Puttonyos Aszú, offering greater depth and complexity of flavour, developed through expert ageing in oak barrels. The substantial sugar content is perfectly balanced by the vibrant natural acidity of Furmint grapes.

The result of centuries of tradition and expertise, Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos stands as an iconic drink and remains the timeless benchmark for the best dessert wine in the world.

Food Pairing

Enjoy this exquisite wine with air-dried ham for a gourmet experience, as its natural sweetness and acidity complement the rich flavours of the meat. It also pairs wonderfully with blue cheeses such as Gorgonzola, Stilton, and Roquefort, or you can savour it alongside an indulgent chocolate cake.

Serving temperature: 12°C

Grape variety: Furmint

Soil type: Rhyolite, quartz and andesite

Fermentation: In an oak barrel

Ageing: 36 months in an oak barrel

Alcohol content: 9.0%

Bottle size: 0.5l

Speciality: Vegan

Balassa Winery, Tokaj

The boutique Balassa Winery was established in 2005 by Istvan Balassa in the historic Tokaj wine region. From the very beginning, Istvan, who is a perfectionist, aimed to produce only the highest-quality wines by maximizing the potential of each vintage. This process starts in his vineyards, where he grows grapes of exceptional quality by applying a rigorous scientific approach to cultivation. He then employs artisanal winemaking methods to create each wine, allowing the unique characteristics of the grapes, the vineyard, and the terroir to shine through in every drop.