Szepsy Cuvée

What it pairs with

• Sole meunière
  The wine's citrus and mineral precision is a classic partner for simply prepared flatfish.
• Asparagus risotto
  Mineral and herbal notes complement the earthiness of asparagus in a risotto context.
• Chicken paprikás with dumplings
  Hungary's national dish finds a natural regional partner in Mád's dry white blend.

How to serve Szepsy Cuvée

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. Sole meunière, Asparagus risotto, Chicken paprikás with dumplings. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Szepsy's Cuvée was introduced to offer a multi-dűlő perspective on the estate's dry wine range, blending Furmint and Hárslevelű from different Mád classified sites for a more accessible and versatile expression than the individual single-vineyard bottlings.

1. 2006: Szepsy Cuvée introduced as a blended dry-wine tier

Facts

Producer

Szepsy · visiting guide

Grapes

Furmint, Hárslevelű

Classification

Tokaj PDO

Oak

Aged in oak, blend from multiple Mád dűlők

ABV

13.0%

Price

€30-50 at retail

Drinking window

4-15 from vintage

First vintage

2006

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