What it pairs with
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Halászlé (spicy Hungarian fish soup)
The wine's crisp acidity refreshes the palate between sips of the paprika-heavy soup. -
Smoked trout pâté
High-acid Furmint cuts through the fat in smoked fish preparations. -
Sauerkraut dishes
The wine's acidity harmonises with the fermented tartness of sauerkraut.
How to serve Harsányi Pince 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. Halászlé (spicy Hungarian fish soup), Smoked trout pâté, Sauerkraut dishes. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Harsányi Pince in Sátoraljaújhely at the northern tip of the appellation bordering Slovakia. The Zemplén foothills shelter south-facing terraces that allow Furmint to ripen despite the northerly position; wines show a more austerely mineral character than those from the warmer central Mád basin.
- 2012 — Harsányi Pince established estate bottling of dry Furmint
Facts
- Producer
- Harsányi Pince
- Grapes
- Furmint
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Stainless steel
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €8-13 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2012
Frequently asked about Harsányi Pince Furmint
When should I drink Harsányi Pince Furmint?
Drink 1-4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Harsányi Pince Furmint?
Halászlé (spicy Hungarian fish soup) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Smoked trout pâté and Sauerkraut dishes. The wine's crisp acidity refreshes the palate between sips of the paprika-heavy soup.
What grapes are in Harsányi Pince Furmint?
The blend is Furmint. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.