What it pairs with
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Pan-fried sole with almond butter
Almond notes in both wine and preparation create a complementary echo. -
Asparagus with hollandaise
Mineral and stone-fruit precision pairs with asparagus and rich sauce. -
White truffle tagliatelle
The wine's mineral depth and almond character complement truffle pasta.
How to serve Oremus Petracs 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 sole with almond butter, Asparagus with hollandaise, White truffle tagliatelle. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Oremus introduced the Petracs single-vineyard label in 2005 as a second named-site Furmint alongside Mandolás, expressing a different facet of the Tolcsva valley's volcanic terroir.
- 2005 — First Oremus Petracs single-vineyard Furmint bottled separately
Facts
- Producer
- Tokaj Oremus
- Grapes
- Furmint
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Aged in Hungarian oak barrels, 12 months
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €25-40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
Frequently asked about Oremus Petracs Furmint
When should I drink Oremus Petracs Furmint?
Drink 3-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Oremus Petracs Furmint?
Pan-fried sole with almond butter is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Asparagus with hollandaise and White truffle tagliatelle. Almond notes in both wine and preparation create a complementary echo.
What grapes are in Oremus Petracs Furmint?
The blend is Furmint. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.