What it pairs with
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Grilled pike-perch
Mineral Furmint is the classic Hungarian pairing for the region's freshwater fish. -
Light vegetable fritters
Clean citrus and mineral complements lightly fried seasonal vegetables. -
Fresh cheese plate
Mineral dry Furmint with fresh local cheeses is the everyday Tokaj combination.
How to serve Balassa Furmint
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled pike-perch, Light vegetable fritters, Fresh cheese plate. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Balassa Pince is based in Tolcsva, the same village as Oremus, and uses the deep historic cellar network carved through volcanic tuff for ageing. The estate produces dry Furmint and traditional Szamorodni from the Tolcsva hillsides.
- 2007 — First commercial Balassa dry Furmint
Facts
- Producer
- Balassa Pince
- Grapes
- Furmint
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Older oak or stainless steel; traditional Tolcsva cellar ageing
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €18-30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2007
Frequently asked about Balassa Furmint
When should I drink Balassa Furmint?
Drink 2-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Balassa Furmint?
Grilled pike-perch is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Light vegetable fritters and Fresh cheese plate. Mineral Furmint is the classic Hungarian pairing for the region's freshwater fish.
What grapes are in Balassa Furmint?
The blend is Furmint. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.