Structure

Sweetnessdry
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled trout with lemon
    Mineral Furmint is the local complement for the region's freshwater trout.
  • Veal carpaccio with herbs
    Delicate raw meat and fresh herb dressing find a partner in the wine's mineral acidity.
  • Fresh goat's cheese
    Tangy fresh cheese and mineral dry Furmint are a natural combination.

How to serve Tokaj Hétszőlős Furmint

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. Grilled trout with lemon, Veal carpaccio with herbs, Fresh goat's cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Tokaj Hétszőlős takes its name from the famous seven-vineyard ('Hét szőlő') classification concept in Mád. The estate produces Furmint and Aszú from their Mád vineyards.

  1. 2006: First commercial Hétszőlős dry Furmint

Facts

Producer
Tokaj Hétszőlős · visiting guide
Grapes
Furmint
Classification
Tokaj PDO
Oak
Aged in older Hungarian oak barrels
ABV
13.0%
Price
€20-35 at retail
Drinking window
3-10 from vintage
First vintage
2006

Frequently asked about Tokaj Hétszőlős Furmint

When should I drink Tokaj Hétszőlős Furmint?

Drink 3-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Tokaj Hétszőlős Furmint?

Grilled trout with lemon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Veal carpaccio with herbs and Fresh goat's cheese. Mineral Furmint is the local complement for the region's freshwater trout.

What grapes are in Tokaj Hétszőlős Furmint?

The blend is Furmint. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.

Tags

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