Tokaji Aszú
Tokaji Aszú (vyber) is a full-bodied dessert wine produced in the Tokaj wine region, which is shared by Hungary and Slovakia. It is produced from six grape varieties including Furmint as the predominant grape, but also Hárslevelü, Kabar, Kövérszölö, Zéta, and Sárgamuskotály (Muscat Blanc).
The wine is made from grapes that have been affected by noble rot and are then mixed into a fermenting must or a new wine. The noble rot concentrates the sugars and gives aszú its complex and fragrant aromas of honey, fruit, and spices, which are usually complemented by rich minerality.
The wines must be aged for a minimum of eighteen months, and are classified by their sweetness, that is, the amount of residual sugar which is expressed in puttonyos. Although often labeled as a dessert wine that works especially well with fruit, Tokaji Aszú can also pair well with foie gras and blue cheeses.
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