What it pairs with
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Wild mushroom and herb omelette
Earthy, wild-yeast notes in the wine complement mushroom's umami and fresh herbs. -
Aged sheep's cheese
The wine's textured mineral character and slight oxidative edge pair with aged sheep's cheese. -
Natural charcuterie
Unfined, low-intervention wines pair naturally with artisanal cured meats.
How to serve Pendits Furmint
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. Wild mushroom and herb omelette, Aged sheep's cheese, Natural charcuterie. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Pendits is Hungary's first biodynamic-practicing winery (2011) and first certified organic estate (2008). Their Furmint is produced with no added yeasts, no fining and minimal sulfites, representing the natural wine movement within the Tokaj appellation.
- 2008 — Pendits becomes first certified organic estate in Tokaj
- 2010 — First commercially marketed Pendits Furmint
- 2011 — Pendits achieves Demeter biodynamic certification, first in Hungary
Facts
- Producer
- Pendits
- Grapes
- Furmint
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Low-intervention: older large oak vessels or neutral containers
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €25-45 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Pendits Furmint
When should I drink Pendits Furmint?
Drink 3-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Pendits Furmint?
Wild mushroom and herb omelette is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aged sheep's cheese and Natural charcuterie. Earthy, wild-yeast notes in the wine complement mushroom's umami and fresh herbs.
Is Pendits Furmint vegan?
Yes: the producer documents no animal-derived fining agents in production, so the wine is suitable for vegan and vegetarian drinkers.
What grapes are in Pendits Furmint?
The blend is Furmint. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.