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.
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.
- 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
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.