Structure

Sweetnessdry
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 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

  • Poached white fish in herb broth
    Delicate floral and citrus notes complement light fish preparations.
  • Asparagus with light cream
    Floral and herbal notes in the wine match asparagus's vegetal character.
  • Chicken with lemon and tarragon
    Lime and herb aromas align with lemon-herb chicken preparations.

How to serve Patricius 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. Poached white fish in herb broth, Asparagus with light cream, Chicken with lemon and tarragon. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Patricius cultivates Hárslevelű as a varietal wine alongside Furmint, taking advantage of their 68-hectare estate which includes the variety. Hárslevelű means 'linden leaf' in Hungarian and is prized for its floral aromatics.

  1. 2005: First varietal Hárslevelű from Patricius

Facts

Producer
Patricius Winery · visiting guide
Grapes
Hárslevelű
Classification
Tokaj PDO
Oak
Partial oak maturation
ABV
13.0%
Price
€15-25 at retail
Drinking window
2-8 from vintage
First vintage
2005

Frequently asked about Patricius Hárslevelű

When should I drink Patricius Hárslevelű?

Drink 2-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Patricius Hárslevelű?

Poached white fish in herb broth is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Asparagus with light cream and Chicken with lemon and tarragon. Delicate floral and citrus notes complement light fish preparations.

What grapes are in Patricius Hárslevelű?

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

Tags

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