Papp Pince Hárslevelű

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What it pairs with

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

With cheese

Gomolya Our pick Gomolya is a fresh, lactic and pleasantly salty cheese, per the HÍR collection; the floral notes of a dry Hárslevelű sit alongside it without overpowering it.

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. 2012Papp 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

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