What it pairs with
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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.
- 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. 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.
- 2006 — First varietal Hárslevelű from Kikelet Pince
Facts
- Producer
- Kikelet Pince
- 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.