Structure

Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 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

  • Roast chicken with herbs
    The floral spice of Hárslevelű harmonises with herb-rubbed poultry.
  • Pasta with cream and mushroom
    Round texture and gentle acidity pair with creamy mushroom sauces.
  • Semi-soft washed-rind cheese
    Hárslevelű's linden and honey notes complement mild funky cheese.

How to serve Papp Pince Hárslevelű

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. Roast chicken with herbs, Pasta with cream and mushroom, Semi-soft washed-rind cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Hárslevelű (linden-leaf grape) thrives on Tarcal's warmer sites, where the extra warmth fully ripens its naturally thick skins. Varietal dry Hárslevelű is a useful counterpoint to the more ubiquitous Furmint.

  1. 2012: Papp Pince first varietal Hárslevelű bottling under estate label

Facts

Producer
Papp Pince · visiting guide
Grapes
Hárslevelű
Classification
Tokaj PDO
Oak
Stainless steel
ABV
13.0%
Price
€9-14 at retail
Drinking window
1-4 from vintage
First vintage
2012

Frequently asked about Papp Pince Hárslevelű

When should I drink Papp Pince Hárslevelű?

Drink 1-4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Papp Pince Hárslevelű?

Roast chicken with herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pasta with cream and mushroom and Semi-soft washed-rind cheese. The floral spice of Hárslevelű harmonises with herb-rubbed poultry.

What grapes are in Papp Pince Hárslevelű?

The blend is Hárslevelű. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.

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