Structure

Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

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 in the header 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.
  • 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.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 2012: Sauska Tokaj first vintage of dry Furmint
  2. 2023: New 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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