Structure

Sweetnessdry
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

What it pairs with

  • Freshwater crayfish with dill
    The wine's mineral salinity and citrus notes complement the sweet crayfish flesh.
  • Veal escalope with capers
    Delicate white meat and caper acidity work with the wine's savoury mineral register.
  • Goat's cheese bruschetta
    Tangy soft cheese echoes the wine's citrus and mineral notes.

How to serve Disznókő Inspiráció Furmint

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Freshwater crayfish with dill, Veal escalope with capers, Goat's cheese bruschetta. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Inspiráció was introduced as Disznókő's dry Furmint label to respond to growing international demand for the dry expression of Tokaj's main grape variety. The name ('inspiration') reflects the estate's desire to showcase Furmint's versatility beyond sweet wine.

  1. 2009: Inspiráció Furmint first released as Disznókő's dry white label

Facts

Producer
Disznókő · visiting guide
Grapes
Furmint
Classification
Tokaj PDO
Oak
Partial oak maturation in used French barrels
ABV
13.5%
Price
€20-35 at retail
Drinking window
3-10 from vintage
First vintage
2009

Frequently asked about Disznókő Inspiráció Furmint

When should I drink Disznókő Inspiráció 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 Disznókő Inspiráció Furmint?

Freshwater crayfish with dill is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Veal escalope with capers and Goat's cheese bruschetta. The wine's mineral salinity and citrus notes complement the sweet crayfish flesh.

What grapes are in Disznókő Inspiráció Furmint?

The blend is Furmint. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.

Tags

dry furmint medium body medium term mood refreshing mood savoury occasion aperitivo occasion weeknight old world pairs with shellfish pairs with soft cheese pairs with white fish price trade up racy acid still white

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