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

  • 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.

  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. 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.

  1. 2014: Malatinszky Tokaj label launched with first dry Furmint vintage

Facts

Producer
Malatinszky Tokaj · visiting guide
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.

Tags

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