What it pairs with
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Turbot with herb oil
Floral-mineral Hárslevelű pairs with delicate flatfish preparations. -
Lemon sorbet as a palate cleanser
The wine's citrus and acidity make it the ideal companion for mid-course palate refreshment. -
Fresh herb-accented light pasta
Floral-citrus notes complement herb-forward pasta dishes without overpowering them.
How to serve Szepsy Hárslevelű
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. Turbot with herb oil, Lemon sorbet as a palate cleanser, Fresh herb-accented light pasta. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
István Szepsy added a varietal Hárslevelű to his range in 2004 to demonstrate the dry potential of this secondary Tokaj grape alongside his flagship Furmint program.
- 2004 — First varietal Szepsy Hárslevelű dry
Facts
- Producer
- Szepsy
- Grapes
- Hárslevelű
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Aged in older Hungarian oak barrels
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €30-55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2004
Frequently asked about Szepsy Hárslevelű
When should I drink Szepsy Hárslevelű?
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 Hárslevelű?
Turbot with herb oil is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Lemon sorbet as a palate cleanser and Fresh herb-accented light pasta. Floral-mineral Hárslevelű pairs with delicate flatfish preparations.
What grapes are in Szepsy Hárslevelű?
The blend is Hárslevelű. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.