Structure

Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

What it pairs with

  • Steamed asparagus with lemon
    Delicate floral and citrus pair gently with asparagus.
  • Fresh mozzarella with herbs
    Light floral wine matches the delicacy of fresh mozzarella.
  • Poached fish in herb broth
    Clean citrus and floral character complements herb-broth fish dishes.

How to serve Barta Hárslevelű

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Steamed asparagus with lemon, Fresh mozzarella with herbs, Poached fish in herb broth. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Barta added Hárslevelű to their range in 2009 to give a fuller picture of Mád's traditional varieties alongside their Furmint, the two grapes historically grown side by side on the hillside dűlők.

  1. 2009: First varietal Hárslevelű from Barta Winery

Facts

Producer
Barta Winery · visiting guide
Grapes
Hárslevelű
Classification
Tokaj PDO
Oak
Older oak or stainless steel
ABV
12.5%
Price
€18-30 at retail
Drinking window
2-8 from vintage
First vintage
2009

Frequently asked about Barta Hárslevelű

When should I drink Barta Hárslevelű?

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 Barta Hárslevelű?

Steamed asparagus with lemon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Fresh mozzarella with herbs and Poached fish in herb broth. Delicate floral and citrus pair gently with asparagus.

What grapes are in Barta Hárslevelű?

The blend is Hárslevelű. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.

Tags

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