At a glance

Producer

Disznókő

Region

Tokaj, Hungary

Grape variety

Furmint and Hárslevelű (primary grapes in Aszú blends)

Wine type

Sweet

Body

Medium-bodied and Fruity

Sweetness

Sweet

Typical price

$60-$80

Tasting profile

Pronounced honey, apricot, orange peel, and tropical dried fruit, with vibrant acidity and subtle botrytis notes

Evolution: Will develop more complex nutty, gingerbread, and smoky nuances over the next decade

At peak: Richly layered, silky texture with exceptional length and elegant sweetness-acidity harmony

Structure

Acidity

High acidity, providing excellent balance and aging potential

Tannins

Low tannins (typical for Tokaji Aszú style)

Alcohol

11-12% ABV

Aging potential

Excellent, 15-25+ years depending on storage

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2028 to 2042

Optimal window

2024 to 2045

Current status

Drinking well now with significant aging potential

Current condition

Youthful with fresh acidity and developing complex honeyed and dried fruit notes

Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos wines combine noble rot sweetness with vibrant acidity and minerality, allowing decades-long graceful evolution. The 2017 vintage is of very good quality, offering balance between ripeness and freshness. This extends peak drinking from mid-2020s through 2030s.

Food pairing

Excellent with foie gras, blue cheeses, roasted duck, fruit desserts, and spiced dishes

Serving

Serving temperature

10-12°C / 50-54°F

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Disznókő estate employs careful vineyard management minimizing synthetic chemical use, integrated pest management, and water conservation; estate is largely self-sufficient in energy with some solar and energy efficiency measures

While not certified organic or biodynamic, Disznókő applies many sustainable viticultural practices and strives for ecological balance. The estate's local farming and energy efforts reduce impact, though international export adds carbon footprint. Overall a positive sustainability profile in the Tokaj region context.