What it pairs with
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Poached lobster with tarragon
The wine's mineral and stone-fruit register complements luxurious crustacean preparations. -
Aged Gruyère
Salty, nutty hard cheese brings out the wine's mineral and tension. -
Scallops with celeriac purée
Sweet shellfish and earthy celeriac find a complementary partner in the mineral Furmint.
How to serve Szepsy 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. Poached lobster with tarragon, Aged Gruyère, Scallops with celeriac purée. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Úrágya ('master's bed') is one of Mád's important classified dűlők and one of Szepsy's flagship single-vineyard dry Furmint expressions, first vinified separately in 2002 as the estate deepened its single-site work.
- 2002 — First separate Úrágya single-vineyard vinification
- 2010 — Úrágya established as a top-tier Szepsy dry Furmint label
Facts
- Producer
- Szepsy
- Grapes
- Furmint
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Aged in Hungarian oak barrels
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €40-70 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2002
Frequently asked about Szepsy Úrágya Furmint
When should I drink Szepsy Úrágya Furmint?
Drink 5-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Szepsy Úrágya Furmint?
Poached lobster with tarragon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aged Gruyère and Scallops with celeriac purée. The wine's mineral and stone-fruit register complements luxurious crustacean preparations.
What grapes are in Szepsy Úrágya Furmint?
The blend is Furmint. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.