What it pairs with
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Wild mushroom on sourdough toast
Wild-yeast and earthy notes in the wine pair with the umami of mushrooms. -
Charcuterie of local pork
Natural wine's textured mineral character pairs well with artisanal cured meats. -
Aged farmer's cheese
Mineral tension and slight oxidative edge pair with rustic aged cheeses.
How to serve Bott Csontos 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. Wild mushroom on sourdough toast, Charcuterie of local pork, Aged farmer's cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Bott Pince was founded in 2005 and farms six named plots across Tokaj with no herbicides or enzymes, and spontaneous fermentation from native yeasts. The Csontos vineyard on the Erdőbénye-Olaszliszka slopes produces the most mineral expression of the six.
- 2005 — Bott Pince founded on organic principles
- 2008 — First Csontos single-vineyard Furmint vinified separately
Facts
- Producer
- Bott Pince
- Grapes
- Furmint
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Low-intervention, neutral vessels; spontaneous fermentation
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €25-40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Bott Csontos Furmint
When should I drink Bott Csontos Furmint?
Drink 3-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Bott Csontos Furmint?
Wild mushroom on sourdough toast is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Charcuterie of local pork and Aged farmer's cheese. Wild-yeast and earthy notes in the wine pair with the umami of mushrooms.
Is Bott Csontos Furmint vegan?
Yes: the producer documents no animal-derived fining agents in production, so the wine is suitable for vegan and vegetarian drinkers.
What grapes are in Bott Csontos Furmint?
The blend is Furmint. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.