What it pairs with
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Trout with brown butter and almonds
Almond notes in the wine echo the garnish; mineral acidity pairs with the buttery fish. -
Mushroom risotto
The wine's earthy mineral tension complements the umami character of mushroom risotto. -
Aged hard cheese
Saline mineral and stone fruit pair well with aged hard cheeses.
How to serve Barta Öreg Király Dűlő 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. Trout with brown butter and almonds, Mushroom risotto, Aged hard cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Öreg Király dűlő (named for the historic 'King' vineyard) in Mád is one of the village's important classified sites. Barta Winery, based at Rákóczi utca 83, has bottled it as the estate's flagship single-vineyard dry Furmint since 2005.
- 2005 — First Barta Öreg Király Dűlő Furmint single-vineyard bottling
Facts
- Producer
- Barta Winery
- Grapes
- Furmint
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Aged in Hungarian oak barrels
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €25-45 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
Frequently asked about Barta Öreg Király Dűlő Furmint
When should I drink Barta Öreg Király Dűlő Furmint?
Drink 3-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Barta Öreg Király Dűlő Furmint?
Trout with brown butter and almonds is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Mushroom risotto and Aged hard cheese. Almond notes in the wine echo the garnish; mineral acidity pairs with the buttery fish.
What grapes are in Barta Öreg Király Dűlő Furmint?
The blend is Furmint. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.