What it pairs with
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Walnut cake
Nutty walnut warmth in the wine mirrors the cake's filling. -
Apple and cinnamon pastry
Caramelised apple character echoes this classic Central European pastry. -
Aged semi-soft cheese
Moderate sweetness and nutty notes pair with semi-soft aged cheeses.
How to serve Erzsébet Pince Édes Szamorodni
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-12°C. Cellar temperature (8-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour): the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Walnut cake, Apple and cinnamon pastry, Aged semi-soft cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Erzsébet Pince began producing Édes Szamorodni in 1995, adding the traditional sweet style to their historic range from the Bem Street Tokaj town cellar.
- 1995 — First Erzsébet Pince Édes Szamorodni
Facts
- Producer
- Erzsébet Pince
- Grapes
- Furmint, Hárslevelű
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Traditional cellar ageing in gönci oak
- ABV
- 10.5%
- Price
- €15-25 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
Frequently asked about Erzsébet Pince Édes Szamorodni
When should I drink Erzsébet Pince Édes Szamorodni?
Drink 2-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Erzsébet Pince Édes Szamorodni?
Walnut cake is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Apple and cinnamon pastry and Aged semi-soft cheese. Nutty walnut warmth in the wine mirrors the cake's filling.
What grapes are in Erzsébet Pince Édes Szamorodni?
The blend is Furmint, Hárslevelű. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.