What it pairs with
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Pan-fried pike-perch with almonds
Almond notes in wine and garnish align; the mineral acidity pairs with freshwater fish. -
Chicken with lemon herb sauce
The wine's citrus-almond register complements light white-meat preparations. -
Grilled asparagus with hollandaise
Mineral salinity cuts through the hollandaise while echoing asparagus's green notes.
How to serve Oremus Mandolás 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. Pan-fried pike-perch with almonds, Chicken with lemon herb sauce, Grilled asparagus with hollandaise. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Mandolás (meaning 'almond grove') is one of the oldest recorded dűlő names in the Tolcsva valley and is the flagship dry Furmint of Oremus, acquired by Tempos Vega Sicilia in 1993. The vineyard's character was identified by the Vega Sicilia ownership as the estate's flagship dry-wine expression.
- 1993 — Vega Sicilia acquires Oremus; Mandolás identified as the flagship dry wine
- 1998 — Mandolás Furmint enters international distribution
Facts
- Producer
- Tokaj Oremus
- Grapes
- Furmint
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Partial fermentation and ageing in Hungarian oak barrels
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €20-35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1993
Frequently asked about Oremus Mandolás Furmint
When should I drink Oremus Mandolás 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 Oremus Mandolás Furmint?
Pan-fried pike-perch with almonds is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Chicken with lemon herb sauce and Grilled asparagus with hollandaise. Almond notes in wine and garnish align; the mineral acidity pairs with freshwater fish.
What grapes are in Oremus Mandolás Furmint?
The blend is Furmint. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.