What it pairs with
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Pan-fried trout with capers
Mineral and citrus in the wine pair with the acidity of capers and delicate freshwater fish. -
Cucumber soup with dill cream
Cool mineral and citrus notes match the refreshing character of cucumber soup. -
Mild goat's cheese with honey
Saline mineral Furmint complements tangy fresh cheese and a touch of honey.
How to serve Béres Lőcse 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. Pan-fried trout with capers, Cucumber soup with dill cream, Mild goat's cheese with honey. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Lőcse vineyard at the Bénye Basin was identified by Béres as the flagship of their 45-hectare estate's plots, producing Furmint with distinctly volcanic rhyolite-tuff minerality from the geographical heart of the Tokaj appellation.
- 2006 — First Lőcse single-vineyard Furmint from Béres
Facts
- Producer
- Béres Vineyards and Winery
- Grapes
- Furmint
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Aged in Hungarian oak barrels
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €25-40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2006
Frequently asked about Béres Lőcse Furmint
When should I drink Béres Lőcse 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 Béres Lőcse Furmint?
Pan-fried trout with capers is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Cucumber soup with dill cream and Mild goat's cheese with honey. Mineral and citrus in the wine pair with the acidity of capers and delicate freshwater fish.
What grapes are in Béres Lőcse Furmint?
The blend is Furmint. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.