What it pairs with
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Lobster with tarragon
Mineral salinity and stone-fruit tension pair with luxurious shellfish preparations. -
Poached sole with herb beurre blanc
The wine's mineral-citrus precision is a classic match for delicate sole. -
Aged comté
Nutty-salty hard cheese and the wine's mineral tension are a natural combination.
How to serve Szepsy Jr. Úrágya 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. Lobster with tarragon, Poached sole with herb beurre blanc, Aged comté. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
István Szepsy Jr. is the son of the dry Furmint pioneer István Szepsy and has established his own separate boutique label, working parcels in Mád's classified dűlők including Úrágya. The younger Szepsy's wines began attracting specialist attention from the 2016 vintage.
- 2016 — First Szepsy Jr. separate label production from Mád dűlők
Facts
- Producer
- Szepsy Jr.
- Grapes
- Furmint
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Aged in Hungarian oak barrels of various sizes
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €35-60 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2016
Frequently asked about Szepsy Jr. Úrágya Furmint
When should I drink Szepsy Jr. Úrágya Furmint?
Drink 4-15 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. Úrágya Furmint?
Lobster with tarragon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Poached sole with herb beurre blanc and Aged comté. Mineral salinity and stone-fruit tension pair with luxurious shellfish preparations.
What grapes are in Szepsy Jr. Úrágya Furmint?
The blend is Furmint. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.