What it pairs with
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Fried fish with lemon
Clean mineral Furmint with simply fried fish is a common pairing in the Tokaj region. -
Cream cheese with paprika
Hungary's körözött spread is the classic pairing for everyday dry Furmint. -
Light aperitif
Clean, fresh dry Furmint as an aperitif is a standard throughout northeastern Hungary.
How to serve Grand Tokaj 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. Fried fish with lemon, Cream cheese with paprika, Light aperitif. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Grand Tokaj's dry Furmint label was introduced around 2000 as the enterprise began responding to growing international interest in dry expressions of the grape, pivoting from its traditional sweet-wine focus.
- 2000 — Grand Tokaj dry Furmint introduced for export markets
Facts
- Producer
- Grand Tokaj
- Grapes
- Furmint
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Stainless steel fermentation
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €10-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
Frequently asked about Grand Tokaj Furmint
When should I drink Grand Tokaj Furmint?
Drink 1-5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Grand Tokaj Furmint?
Fried fish with lemon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Cream cheese with paprika and Light aperitif. Clean mineral Furmint with simply fried fish is a common pairing in the Tokaj region.
What grapes are in Grand Tokaj Furmint?
The blend is Furmint. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.