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.
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