Barta Hárslevelű

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What it pairs with

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

With cheese

Gomolya Our pick Gomolya is a fresh, lactic and pleasantly salty cheese, per the HÍR collection; the floral notes of a dry Hárslevelű sit alongside it without overpowering it.

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. 2009First 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

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