What it pairs with
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Freshwater fish soup
The wine's fresh citrus and mineral character complement Hungary's traditional halászlé. -
Fresh goat's cheese
Tangy soft cheese and the wine's crisp acidity mirror each other. -
Oysters
Classic high-acid dry white and bivalve pairing; mineral salinity in both.
How to serve Oremus Tokaji 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. Freshwater fish soup, Fresh goat's cheese, Oysters. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Oremus's multi-vineyard estate Furmint has been produced since the first commercial vintage under Vega Sicilia ownership, offering an accessible introduction to the estate's dry wine style before the Mandolás single-vineyard tier.
- 1993 — First Tokaji Furmint produced under Vega Sicilia ownership
Facts
- Producer
- Tokaj Oremus
- Grapes
- Furmint
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Stainless steel with minimal oak contact
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €15-25 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-7 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1993
Frequently asked about Oremus Tokaji Furmint
When should I drink Oremus Tokaji Furmint?
Drink 2-7 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Oremus Tokaji Furmint?
Freshwater fish soup is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Fresh goat's cheese and Oysters. The wine's fresh citrus and mineral character complement Hungary's traditional halászlé.
What grapes are in Oremus Tokaji Furmint?
The blend is Furmint. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.