What it pairs with
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Crayfish salad with lemon dressing
Mineral salinity and citrus tension pair with freshwater crayfish. -
Chicken breast with almond crust
Almond finish in the wine complements an almond-crusted poultry preparation. -
Fresh mozzarella with tomato
Citrus precision and acidity cut through the milky richness of fresh mozzarella.
How to serve Szepsy Jr. Nyulászó 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. Crayfish salad with lemon dressing, Chicken breast with almond crust, Fresh mozzarella with tomato. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Szepsy Jr. began separate vinification of the Nyulászó dűlő in 2017, adding a second major Mád first-class single-vineyard expression to his own label and creating a generational parallel with his father's Aszú work from the same site.
- 2017 — First Szepsy Jr. Nyulászó Furmint from the Mád first-class dűlő
Facts
- Producer
- Szepsy Jr.
- Grapes
- Furmint
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Aged in Hungarian oak barrels
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €35-60 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2017
Frequently asked about Szepsy Jr. Nyulászó Furmint
When should I drink Szepsy Jr. Nyulászó Furmint?
Drink 3-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Szepsy Jr. Nyulászó Furmint?
Crayfish salad with lemon dressing is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Chicken breast with almond crust and Fresh mozzarella with tomato. Mineral salinity and citrus tension pair with freshwater crayfish.
What grapes are in Szepsy Jr. Nyulászó Furmint?
The blend is Furmint. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.