At a glance

Producer

Kiralyudvar

Region

Tokaj, Hungary

Grape variety

Furmint, Hárslevelű, Sárgamuskotály (Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains)

Wine type

Dessert

Body

Full-bodied and Smooth

Sweetness

Sweet

Typical price

$70-$110

Tasting profile

Honey, apricot, orange peel, marmalade, dried flowers, with a luscious texture

Evolution: Increasing complexity with hints of nuts, spice, beeswax, and botrytis notes over time

At peak: Full maturity with layered complexity and harmonious acidity-sweetness balance

Structure

Acidity

High acidity, bright and balancing sweetness

Tannins

Minimal tannins

Alcohol

12-13% ABV

Aging potential

Excellent, 20+ years due to noble rot concentration and acidity

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2023 to 2030

Optimal window

2018 to 2033

Current status

Approaching early maturity

Current condition

Holding well with complex aromas developing

The 2013 vintage Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos displays stellar acidity and high residual sugar, which provide exceptional preservation and complex tertiary aromatics that develop over decades. Its noble rot concentration ensures a long-lived wine that can be enjoyed now but will improve and gain depth for another 10-15 years at least.

Food pairing

Fantastic with blue cheese, foie gras, desserts featuring stone fruits or nuts, rich pâté, and spicy Asian cuisine

Serving

Serving temperature

10-12°C / 50-54°F

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Kiralyudvar employs traditional dry farming with minimal intervention, uses cover cropping for soil health, targets reduced pesticide use, and maintains old native vineyards

Kiralyudvar uses environmentally conscious methods aligning with regional sustainable commitments though no formal organic or biodynamic certification for the 2013 vintage. Their practices favor soil health and reduced chemical inputs, enhancing vineyard ecosystem resilience. Moderate carbon footprint arises from export logistics, partially offset by local sourcing and efficient packaging.