What it pairs with
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Fried freshwater fish with lemon
The wine's fresh citrus and clean mineral character pair well with simply fried fish. -
Chilled cucumber and yoghurt soup
Fresh, light mineral wine matches the cooling character of chilled cucumber soup. -
Light vegetable quiche
The wine's clean freshness complements the simple flavours of a vegetable quiche.
How to serve Béres Furmint Estate
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. Fried freshwater fish with lemon, Chilled cucumber and yoghurt soup, Light vegetable quiche. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Béres Estate Furmint was introduced as the approachable everyday tier below the Lőcse single-vineyard, allowing a wider audience access to the estate's central Tokaj volcanic terroir.
- 2005 — First Béres estate-entry dry Furmint released
Facts
- Producer
- Béres Vineyards and Winery
- Grapes
- Furmint
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Stainless steel with some older oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €15-22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-7 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
Frequently asked about Béres Furmint Estate
When should I drink Béres Furmint Estate?
Drink 2-7 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Béres Furmint Estate?
Fried freshwater fish with lemon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Chilled cucumber and yoghurt soup and Light vegetable quiche. The wine's fresh citrus and clean mineral character pair well with simply fried fish.
What grapes are in Béres Furmint Estate?
The blend is Furmint. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.