What it pairs with
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Pike-perch with lemon butter
The wine's mineral acidity and citrus notes are a natural companion for fresh-water fish. -
Grilled vegetables with olive oil
The savoury mineral register pairs well with charred vegetables. -
Mild goat's cheese
Citrus and saline mineral in the wine echo tangy fresh cheese.
How to serve Holdvölgy Notabene 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 lemon butter, Grilled vegetables with olive oil, Mild goat's cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Holdvölgy's Notabene Furmint was established as the estate's dry flagship from their Mád vineyards, produced from the old-vine parcels above the cellar tunnels of Mád's famous underground cave system, which runs nearly 2 km.
- 2008 — First Notabene Furmint from Holdvölgy's Mád vineyards
Facts
- Producer
- Holdvölgy
- Grapes
- Furmint
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Fermented and aged in Hungarian oak barrels
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €25-45 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
Frequently asked about Holdvölgy Notabene Furmint
When should I drink Holdvölgy Notabene Furmint?
Drink 3-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Holdvölgy Notabene Furmint?
Pike-perch with lemon butter is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled vegetables with olive oil and Mild goat's cheese. The wine's mineral acidity and citrus notes are a natural companion for fresh-water fish.
What grapes are in Holdvölgy Notabene Furmint?
The blend is Furmint. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.