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Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
Critic scores
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What it pairs with
- Langoustines with lemon The wine's mineral acidity and citrus notes are a natural match for shellfish.More wines for prawns and shrimp →
- Goat's cheese and herb canapés The bubbles and acidity refresh the palate between tangy cheese bites.More wines for lamb →
- Aperitif Crisp, mineral sparkling Furmint is an excellent standalone aperitif.More wines for aperitifs and small plates →
How to serve Sauska Tokaj Pezsgő Furmint
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 2015First 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.
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