What it pairs with
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Summer vegetable fritters
Light, floral wine partners with simply fried vegetables. -
Fresh goat's milk cheese
Delicate floral aromas pair with the lightness of fresh goat's milk cheese. -
Aperitif with light canapés
Aromatic, light Hárslevelű is a traditional aperitif wine.
How to serve Erzsébet Pince Hárslevelű
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. Summer vegetable fritters, Fresh goat's milk cheese, Aperitif with light canapés. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Erzsébet Pince added Hárslevelű to their traditional range in 1997, representing one of Tokaj's secondary grape varieties alongside the dominant Furmint.
- 1997 — First varietal Hárslevelű from Erzsébet Pince
Facts
- Producer
- Erzsébet Pince
- Grapes
- Hárslevelű
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Older oak or traditional cellar maturation
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- €14-22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1997
Frequently asked about Erzsébet Pince Hárslevelű
When should I drink Erzsébet Pince Hárslevelű?
Drink 1-5 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 Hárslevelű?
Summer vegetable fritters is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Fresh goat's milk cheese and Aperitif with light canapés. Light, floral wine partners with simply fried vegetables.
What grapes are in Erzsébet Pince Hárslevelű?
The blend is Hárslevelű. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.