What it pairs with
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Grilled seabream with lemon
The wine's fresh citrus and saline mineral character pair with simply grilled fish. -
Vegetable tempura
Clean acidity and mineral freshness cut through light fried coatings. -
Cream cheese with herbs
Fresh mineral white with herby soft cheese is a classic low-effort pairing.
How to serve Sauska Tokaj 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. Grilled seabream with lemon, Vegetable tempura, Cream cheese with herbs. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Sauska launched their Tokaj label in 2012, combining the family's Villány-based experience with new plantings and acquisitions in the Rátka area of Tokaj. The Furmint entry is the estate's most accessible expression.
- 2012 — Sauska Tokaj first vintage of dry Furmint
- 2023 — New Rátka winery facility opened, improving production capacity
Facts
- Producer
- Sauska Tokaj
- Grapes
- Furmint
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Stainless steel fermentation
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €18-30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2012
Frequently asked about Sauska Tokaj Furmint
When should I drink Sauska Tokaj Furmint?
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 Sauska Tokaj Furmint?
Grilled seabream with lemon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Vegetable tempura and Cream cheese with herbs. The wine's fresh citrus and saline mineral character pair with simply grilled fish.
What grapes are in Sauska Tokaj Furmint?
The blend is Furmint. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.