Tokaj: Classic Wine Tasting
Discover Tokaj, the most famous Hungarian wine region. Visit a family-owned winery and enjoy a wine tasting.
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 4 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
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What it pairs with
- Sole meunière The wine's citrus and mineral precision is a classic partner for simply prepared flatfish.More wines for fish →
- Asparagus risotto Mineral and herbal notes complement the earthiness of asparagus in a risotto context.More wines for risotto →
- Chicken paprikás with dumplings Hungary's national dish finds a natural regional partner in Mád's dry white blend.More wines for chicken and white meat →
How to serve Szepsy Cuvée
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. 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.
- 2006Szepsy 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
Frequently asked about Szepsy Cuvée
When should I drink Szepsy Cuvée?
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 Cuvée?
Sole meunière is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Asparagus risotto and Chicken paprikás with dumplings. The wine's citrus and mineral precision is a classic partner for simply prepared flatfish.
What grapes are in Szepsy Cuvée?
The blend is Furmint, Hárslevelű. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.
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