Structure

Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

What it pairs with

  • Trout en papillote with lemon and herbs
    Delicate, floral and citrus notes complement the clean flavours of paper-baked trout.
  • Lemon-herb risotto
    Lime and herb character echoes the risotto's bright aromatics.
  • Fresh ricotta with citrus zest
    Light, floral wine pairs naturally with soft citrus-accented cheese.

How to serve Kikelet Hárslevelű

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Trout en papillote with lemon and herbs, Lemon-herb risotto, Fresh ricotta with citrus zest. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Kikelet has cultivated Hárslevelű as a varietal since 2006, expressing the grape's distinctive linden-blossom aromatics through Stéphanie Berecz's mineral-focused vinification approach.

  1. 2006: First varietal Hárslevelű from Kikelet Pince

Facts

Producer
Kikelet Pince · visiting guide
Grapes
Hárslevelű
Classification
Tokaj PDO
Oak
Older oak or stainless steel
ABV
12.5%
Price
€20-35 at retail
Drinking window
2-8 from vintage
First vintage
2006

Frequently asked about Kikelet Hárslevelű

When should I drink Kikelet Hárslevelű?

Drink 2-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Kikelet Hárslevelű?

Trout en papillote with lemon and herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Lemon-herb risotto and Fresh ricotta with citrus zest. Delicate, floral and citrus notes complement the clean flavours of paper-baked trout.

What grapes are in Kikelet Hárslevelű?

The blend is Hárslevelű. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.

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