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

  • Langoustines with lemon
    The wine's mineral acidity and citrus notes are a natural match for shellfish.
  • Goat's cheese and herb canapés
    The bubbles and acidity refresh the palate between tangy cheese bites.
  • Aperitif
    Crisp, mineral sparkling Furmint is an excellent standalone aperitif.

How to serve Sauska Tokaj Pezsgő 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 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a tulip flute: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Langoustines with lemon, Goat's cheese and herb canapés, Aperitif. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Sauska introduced their Tokaj Pezsgő (traditional-method sparkling wine) from Furmint as one of the few producers exploring the grape's sparkling potential. Furmint's naturally high acidity makes it structurally ideal for traditional-method sparkling production.

  1. 2015: First Sauska Tokaj Pezsgő Furmint vintage

Facts

Producer
Sauska Tokaj · visiting guide
Grapes
Furmint
Classification
Tokaj PDO
Oak
No oak; traditional method with extended lees ageing
ABV
12.0%
Price
€22-40 at retail
Drinking window
2-8 from vintage
First vintage
2015

Frequently asked about Sauska Tokaj Pezsgő Furmint

When should I drink Sauska Tokaj Pezsgő 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 Pezsgő Furmint?

Langoustines with lemon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Goat's cheese and herb canapés and Aperitif. The wine's mineral acidity and citrus notes are a natural match for shellfish.

What grapes are in Sauska Tokaj Pezsgő Furmint?

The blend is Furmint. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.

Tags

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