What it pairs with
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Fresh trout with lemon
Clean mineral Furmint with simply prepared trout is the everyday Mád pairing. -
Hummus and vegetable crudités
The wine's clean mineral acidity cuts through tahini-based dips. -
Aperitif
Crisp, fresh dry Furmint as an aperitif suits warm weather and casual occasions.
How to serve Royal Tokaji Dry Furmint Estate
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 trout with lemon, Hummus and vegetable crudités, Aperitif. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Royal Tokaji's Estate Dry Furmint was introduced as the accessible entry point to the estate's dry white range, positioned below The Oddity and intended for everyday drinking rather than cellaring.
- 2010 — Royal Tokaji Dry Furmint Estate introduced as the entry dry-wine label
Facts
- Producer
- Royal Tokaji
- Grapes
- Furmint
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Stainless steel; minimal oak contact
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €18-30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-7 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
Frequently asked about Royal Tokaji Dry Furmint Estate
When should I drink Royal Tokaji Dry Furmint Estate?
Drink 2-7 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Royal Tokaji Dry Furmint Estate?
Fresh trout with lemon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Hummus and vegetable crudités and Aperitif. Clean mineral Furmint with simply prepared trout is the everyday Mád pairing.
What grapes are in Royal Tokaji Dry Furmint Estate?
The blend is Furmint. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.