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.
Deep gold colour and a complex, intense nose packed with honey, flowers and rich spiced fruit. A gentle acidic backbone balances the creamy mouthfeel, while the rich palate of apricot jam, orange peel, honey and exotic 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.
What is a 6 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú?
Renowned as the pinnacle of Hungarian winemaking, Tokaji Aszú is known as the "king of wines, wine of kings", and 6 Puttonyos is the highest level of this sweet wine speciality.
It is even more concentrated than regular 5 Puttonyos Aszú, with a greater depth and complexity of flavour which are beautifully developed through the masterful ageing in oak barrels. Its considerable sugar content is brought into perfect harmony by the vibrant natural acidity of the Furmint grapes.
The result of centuries of tradition and expertise, Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos is an iconic drink and remains the timeless benchmark as the best dessert wine in the world.
Food Pairing
Serve with air-dried ham for a gourmet treat, as the natural sweetness and acidity combine perfectly with the rich flavour of the meat. It also makes a mouth-watering pairing for blue cheese, including Gorgonzola, Stilton and Roquefort, or enjoy it with 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. 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.
