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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.
What it pairs with
- Grilled seabream with lemon The wine's fresh citrus and saline mineral character pair with simply grilled fish.More wines for fish →
- Vegetable tempura Clean acidity and mineral freshness cut through light fried coatings.More wines for vegetables and salads →
- Cream cheese with herbs Fresh mineral white with herby soft cheese is a classic low-effort pairing.More wines for cheese →
With cheese
Parenyica
Our pick Parenyica is lightly smoked and, per the HÍR collection, pleasantly salty; the high acidity of an unoaked or lightly oaked dry Furmint refreshes the palate between bites and keeps the smoke from lingering.
Gomolya
Our pick Gomolya is a fresh cheese, eaten plain, grilled or kept in spiced oil; the high acidity of an unoaked or lightly oaked dry Furmint cuts through the cheese and the oil.
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.
- 2012Sauska Tokaj first vintage of dry Furmint
- 2023New Rátka winery facility opened, improving production capacity
Facts
- Producer
- Sauska Tokaj · visiting guide
- 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.
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