Structure

Sweetnesssweet
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 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

  • Walnut roll (beigli)
    Walnut in both the wine and Hungary's traditional Christmas pastry form a natural match.
  • Apple and cinnamon strudel
    Caramelised apple and cinnamon echo the wine's spiced fruit character.
  • Mild blue cheese
    Light sweetness and moderate concentration suit milder blue cheeses.

How to serve Patricius Édes Szamorodni

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-12°C. Cellar temperature (8-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour): the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Walnut roll (beigli), Apple and cinnamon strudel, Mild blue cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Patricius's Édes Szamorodni uses the estate's fog-prone Bodrogkisfalud vineyards where reliable autumn mists produce well-botrytised grapes suitable for the traditional whole-cluster Szamorodni harvest.

  1. 2004: Patricius Édes Szamorodni first produced

Facts

Producer
Patricius Winery · visiting guide
Grapes
Furmint, Hárslevelű
Classification
Tokaj PDO
Oak
Matured in gönci oak for 12 months
ABV
10.5%
Price
€18-28 at retail
Drinking window
3-12 from vintage
First vintage
2004

Frequently asked about Patricius Édes Szamorodni

When should I drink Patricius Édes Szamorodni?

Drink 3-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Patricius Édes Szamorodni?

Walnut roll (beigli) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Apple and cinnamon strudel and Mild blue cheese. Walnut in both the wine and Hungary's traditional Christmas pastry form a natural match.

What grapes are in Patricius Édes Szamorodni?

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

Tags

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