What it pairs with
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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.
- 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. 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.
- 2006 — First commercial Hétszőlős dry Furmint
Facts
- Producer
- Tokaj Hétszőlős
- 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.