What it pairs with
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Grilled zander (fogash) with herbs
Hungary's iconic Balaton fish and dry Furmint is the country's classic wine-food pairing. -
Cucumber-dill soup
Clean mineral acidity refreshes alongside Hungary's cool cucumber-dill soup. -
Goat's cheese with honey
Saline mineral and tangy cheese with honey is a natural three-way combination.
How to serve Füleky 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. Grilled zander (fogash) with herbs, Cucumber-dill soup, Goat's cheese with honey. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Füleky Pince is a family estate at the Bodrogkeresztúr confluence of the Bodrog and Tisza rivers, a location renowned for reliable autumn fogs that promote noble rot. The estate produces Furmint and Aszú from these fog-prone slopes.
- 2006 — First commercial dry Furmint from Füleky Pince
Facts
- Producer
- Füleky Pince
- Grapes
- Furmint
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Older oak barrels or stainless steel
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €15-28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-7 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2006
Frequently asked about Füleky Furmint
When should I drink Füleky Furmint?
Drink 2-7 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Füleky Furmint?
Grilled zander (fogash) with herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Cucumber-dill soup and Goat's cheese with honey. Hungary's iconic Balaton fish and dry Furmint is the country's classic wine-food pairing.
What grapes are in Füleky Furmint?
The blend is Furmint. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.