Papp Pince Furmint

What it pairs with

• Veal paprikash with egg noodles
  The wine's fuller body and acidity stand up well to the cream-enriched paprika sauce.
• Pan-fried pike-perch
  High-acid Furmint is a classic pairing with the Tisza valley's characteristic freshwater fish.
• Goat's cheese salad with honey dressing
  The wine's ripe fruit and acidity balance the sweet-tangy dressing.

How to serve Papp Pince 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. Veal paprikash with egg noodles, Pan-fried pike-perch, Goat's cheese salad with honey dressing. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Papp Pince in Tarcal occupies south-facing volcanic terraces on Kopasz-hegy (Bald Hill), one of the warmest vine-growing sites in the entire Tokaj PDO. The historically classified Mézes Mály vineyard is a short distance away; the family tends plots in this same sun-drenched area.

1. 2010 — Papp Pince begins estate bottling of dry Furmint from Tarcal

Facts

Producer

Papp Pince

Grapes

Furmint

Classification

Tokaj PDO

Oak

Stainless steel fermentation and ageing

ABV

13.5%

Price

€9-15 at retail

Drinking window

1-6 from vintage

First vintage

2010

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