What it pairs with
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Fish soup (halászlé)
The blend's freshness and acidity cut through the rich paprika broth of Hungary's classic fish soup. -
Vegetable tempura
Clean acidity and delicate aromatics complement lightly fried vegetables. -
Light spring rolls
Floral-citrus notes in the wine pair with fresh herb-filled spring rolls.
How to serve Gizella Furmint 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. Fish soup (halászlé), Vegetable tempura, Light spring rolls. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Gizella Pince's multi-vineyard Furmint-Hárslevelű blend is the estate's accessible everyday white, drawing on the 11 different dűlők that the estate owner farms across the Tokaj appellation.
- 2002 — First Gizella Furmint-Hárslevelű blend produced
Facts
- Producer
- Gizella Pince
- Grapes
- Furmint, Hárslevelű
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Aged in Hungarian oak barrels
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €15-25 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-7 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2002
Frequently asked about Gizella Furmint Hárslevelű
When should I drink Gizella Furmint Hárslevelű?
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 Gizella Furmint Hárslevelű?
Fish soup (halászlé) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Vegetable tempura and Light spring rolls. The blend's freshness and acidity cut through the rich paprika broth of Hungary's classic fish soup.
What grapes are in Gizella Furmint Hárslevelű?
The blend is Furmint, Hárslevelű. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.