Château Dereszla, Henye Tokaji Aszu 6 Puttonyos, - 50cl 2017 vs La Giaretta, Recioto Classico, - 50cl 2021
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. La Giaretta, Recioto Classico, - 50cl 2021 currently starts £1.10 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £49.70 | £48.60 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Château Dereszla | La Giaretta |
| Style | Dessert & sweet | Dessert & sweet |
| Grape | Furmint | Corvina, Rondinella |
| Sweetness | Sweet | Sweet |
| Size | 500ml | 500ml |
| Where to buy |
Château Dereszla, Henye Tokaji Aszu 6 Puttonyos, - 50cl 2017
Many of the world's great sweet whites come from Tokaj in Hungary, which for centuries was known as the "Wine of Kings, King of Wines". Château Dereszla is one of the region's most iconic producers and their Henye Tokaji Aszu 6 Puttonyos 2017, crafted from carefully selected botrytized grapes, showcases the exceptional terroir of the Henye vineyard. Puttonyos refers to the amount of residual sugar in the wine - the higher the better, ranging from 3 to 6 - though this is extra special, having been made from the revered Aszu grapes, reserved only for the greatest Tokaji, including the famous "Tokaji Eszencia". Expect an intricate bouquet of dried apricots, honey, and delicate floral notes, with a balanced acidity that complements its rich sweetness. This would pair beautifully with foie gras, blue cheese, or fruity desserts.
La Giaretta, Recioto Classico, - 50cl 2021
Recioto is a luscious sweet wine made from the same grapes as Amarone della Valpolicella—Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella—but with a twist. The grapes are left to dry on wooden racks until March, allowing for an extra level of concentration in the must. After two years of ageing in small French oak barrels, followed by further refinement in bottle, the result is a rich, full-bodied wine with a deep ruby hue and intense aromas of cherry compote. It’s a perfect match for traditional Venetian treats like almond biscuits or buttery shortcrust pastries—and it pairs beautifully with dark chocolate too. Best enjoyed at 18°C.
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