Sweet Wines

Question 1

What does Aszu mean for a tokaji?

Answer 1

Aszu refers to the botrytized grapes used in the production of Tokaji wines.

Question 2

What are the grape growing conditions and harvesting of grapes in a 6 puttonyos tokaji?

Answer 2

Grapes are grown in specific climatic conditions conducive to botrytis cinerea and harvested late, often by hand.

Question 3

Describe the style of 6 puttonyos tokaji aszu.

Answer 3

6 puttonyos tokaji aszu is characterized by its rich sweetness, complexity, and balance of acidity.

Question 4

Describe the winemaking process of a 6 puttonyos tokaji aszu, starting with a base wine made from healthy grapes.

Answer 4

The process includes making a base wine from healthy grapes, then adding aszu berries to this base wine for fermentation.

Question 5

What is the name for a wine made from free-run juice of aszu berries?

Answer 5

The wine made from free-run juice of aszu berries is called ‘aszúeszencia.’

Question 6

How would you store a tokaji aszu for the long term?

Answer 6

Tokaji aszu should be stored in a cool, dark place, preferably lying down.

Question 7

At what temperature should this wine be served?

Answer 7

Tokaji aszu should be served chilled, typically around 10-12°C.