Patricius Hárslevelű

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What it pairs with

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

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 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. 2005First 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

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