What it pairs with
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Fresh fruit salad
The wine's floral-fruit character amplifies the freshness of a light fruit salad. -
Lightly sweetened almond dessert
Floral honey notes pair with almond pastries. -
Aperitif with light canapés
Intensely aromatic Muscat is a traditional aperitif wine.
How to serve Patricius Sárga Muskotály
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Fresh fruit salad, Lightly sweetened almond dessert, Aperitif with light canapés. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Sárga Muskotály (Yellow Muscat, also called Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains) is one of Tokaj's traditional indigenous varieties and Patricius is among the few estates to bottle it as a dry varietal wine. The rare Kövérszőlő variety is also grown on the estate.
- 2006 — First varietal Sárga Muskotály from Patricius
Facts
- Producer
- Patricius Winery
- Grapes
- Sárga Muskotály
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Stainless steel, no oak
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €15-22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2006
Frequently asked about Patricius Sárga Muskotály
When should I drink Patricius Sárga Muskotály?
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 Patricius Sárga Muskotály?
Fresh fruit salad is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Lightly sweetened almond dessert and Aperitif with light canapés. The wine's floral-fruit character amplifies the freshness of a light fruit salad.
What grapes are in Patricius Sárga Muskotály?
The blend is Sárga Muskotály. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.