Gizella Szil-völgy Furmint by Gizella Pince

Structure

Sweetnessdry

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

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What it pairs with

Pike-perch with dill and lemon Mineral precision and citrus pair with delicate freshwater fish preparations.More wines for fish →
Leek and goat's cheese tart The wine's saline mineral character complements the allium-dairy combination.More wines for lamb →
Asparagus velouté Mineral Furmint and asparagus soup form a classic Central European pairing.More wines for vegetables and salads →

With cheese

Parenyica Our pick The HÍR collection describes parenyica as ham-like, lightly smoked, full and pleasantly salty. A dry Furmint aged in oak barrels keeps a high acidity that cuts the salt, and its time in oak suits the smoke.

How to serve Gizella Szil-völgy 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. Pike-perch with dill and lemon, Leek and goat's cheese tart, Asparagus velouté. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Gizella Pince has reconstructed the historically documented Szil-völgy vineyard site, which appears in records dating to 1612. The re-establishment of this site is one of the more notable viticulture reconstruction projects in contemporary Tokaj.

2004Szil-völgy reconstruction completed; first commercial Furmint from the historic site
2012Szil-völgy Furmint achieves critical recognition for its distinctive mineral character

Facts

Producer: Gizella Pince · visiting guide
Grapes: Furmint
Classification: Tokaj PDO
Oak: Aged in Hungarian oak barrels
ABV: 13.0%
Price: €20-35 at retail
Drinking window: 3-10 from vintage
First vintage: 2004

Frequently asked about Gizella Szil-völgy Furmint

When should I drink Gizella Szil-völgy 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 Gizella Szil-völgy Furmint?

Pike-perch with dill and lemon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Leek and goat's cheese tart and Asparagus velouté. Mineral precision and citrus pair with delicate freshwater fish preparations.

What grapes are in Gizella Szil-völgy Furmint?

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

Taste it where it is made: tastings near Gizella Pince

Tokaj: Classic Wine Tasting

Starts 1 km awayGuided tour1.5 hours4.8 from 84 reviewsfrom Ft 9,900

Discover Tokaj, the most famous Hungarian wine region. Visit a family-owned winery and enjoy a wine tasting.

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Tokaj: Paulay Borház Wine Tasting with Snacks

Starts 1 km awayGuided tour1.5 hours5.0 from 1 reviewfrom Ft 9,900

Sample local wines at the Paulay Borház in Tokaj. Taste 3 dry wines, 2 sweet wines, and a 6 puttonyos Tokaji Aszú, paired with snacks, and learn about the history of t...

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