What it pairs with
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Pike-perch with dill and lemon
Mineral precision and citrus pair with delicate freshwater fish preparations. -
Leek and goat's cheese tart
The wine's saline mineral character complements the allium-dairy combination. -
Asparagus velouté
Mineral Furmint and asparagus soup form a classic Central European pairing.
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.
- 2004 — Szil-völgy reconstruction completed; first commercial Furmint from the historic site
- 2012 — Szil-völgy Furmint achieves critical recognition for its distinctive mineral character
Facts
- Producer
- Gizella Pince
- 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