Kvaszinger Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos
The Kvaszinger Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos is one of the most iconic sweet wines from Hungary’s legendary Tokaj region, produced by the family-owned winery Kvaszinger Pincészet.
Winery and region
- Producer: Kvaszinger Pincészet
- Location: Tokaj-Hegyalja wine region, northeastern Hungary
- Country: Hungary
Tokaj is one of the world’s most historic wine regions, famous for its botrytised (“noble rot”) sweet wines, where grapes are affected by Botrytis cinerea, concentrating sugar, acidity, and aroma. This creates wines with extraordinary balance between sweetness and freshness.
The 6 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú is the highest traditional sweetness level in the classification system.
Key production steps include:
- Hand-harvested botrytised Furmint grapes
- Grapes are selected berry by berry (Aszú berries)
- Maceration of dried berries in base wine for several days
- Fermentation followed by long ageing in Hungarian oak barrels (approx. 2 years)
- Further bottle ageing before release
The result is a wine with extremely high concentration of sugar but also very high acidity, which keeps it balanced and not cloying.
Tasting
Appearance
- Deep gold to amber colour
- Dense, luminous and viscous in the glass
Nose
Highly complex and layered:
- Dried apricot, peach, quince
- Orange marmalade and candied citrus peel
- Honey, caramel, and floral notes
- Subtle spice, saffron and botrytis character
Palate
- Very rich and sweet, but perfectly balanced
- Dense texture, almost syrupy but lifted by acidity
- Flavours of dried fruits, honey, marmalade and exotic fruit
- Extremely long, elegant finish with freshness and tension
Style: opulent, complex, but always balanced thanks to the natural acidity typical of Tokaj wines.
Price (approximate)
- Around €70 – €120 per 500 ml bottle, depending on vintage and importer
- Older or limited releases can exceed €120–150
Where to buy it
- Specialist wine shops (especially Hungarian or Eastern European importers)
- Online wine retailers
- International auction platforms for older vintages
- High-end wine restaurants and wine bars
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