What it pairs with
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Grilled whitefish with herbs
Mineral acidity and citrus are a classic complement for grilled freshwater fish. -
Vegetable soup with sour cream
The wine's clean mineral freshness works with Hungary's traditional cream-finished soups. -
Fresh cream cheese on dark rye
Crisp mineral Furmint with fresh dairy on dark rye bread is the everyday Tokaj pairing.
How to serve Malatinszky 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. Grilled whitefish with herbs, Vegetable soup with sour cream, Fresh cream cheese on dark rye. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Malatinszky family, known primarily for their Villány red wines, extended their label to Tokaj in 2014, producing dry Furmint and Aszú from the region's classified vineyards.
- 2014 — Malatinszky Tokaj label launched with first dry Furmint vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Malatinszky Tokaj
- Grapes
- Furmint
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Older oak or stainless steel
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €18-32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2014
Frequently asked about Malatinszky Tokaj Furmint
When should I drink Malatinszky Tokaj Furmint?
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 Malatinszky Tokaj Furmint?
Grilled whitefish with herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Vegetable soup with sour cream and Fresh cream cheese on dark rye. Mineral acidity and citrus are a classic complement for grilled freshwater fish.
What grapes are in Malatinszky Tokaj Furmint?
The blend is Furmint. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.