What it pairs with
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Oysters with shallot vinaigrette
Crystalline mineral and saline finish are the natural partner for oysters. -
Smoked salmon on rye
Mineral tension and citrus oil cut through the fat of smoked salmon. -
Aged sheep's ricotta
Saline mineral and the sheep's cheese's own salinity form a complementary match.
How to serve Demeter Zoltán 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. Oysters with shallot vinaigrette, Smoked salmon on rye, Aged sheep's ricotta. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Zoltán Demeter is a boutique producer working small parcels on Mád's classified dűlők, producing highly concentrated, mineral single-vineyard Furmint in very small quantities. The wines are primarily available through specialist importers and are rarely seen outside Hungary and Germany.
- 2005 — First commercial Demeter Zoltán single-vineyard Furmint
Facts
- Producer
- Demeter Zoltán
- Grapes
- Furmint
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Aged in Hungarian oak barrels
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €30-55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
Frequently asked about Demeter Zoltán Furmint
When should I drink Demeter Zoltán Furmint?
Drink 3-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Demeter Zoltán Furmint?
Oysters with shallot vinaigrette is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Smoked salmon on rye and Aged sheep's ricotta. Crystalline mineral and saline finish are the natural partner for oysters.
What grapes are in Demeter Zoltán Furmint?
The blend is Furmint. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.