What it pairs with
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Oysters with lemon
Saline mineral Furmint and oysters share a briny mineral character. -
Smoked fish pâté
The wine's saline-mineral precision amplifies smoked fish's own mineral character. -
Aged sheep's cheese
Salt and mineral in both wine and cheese create a natural match.
How to serve Tokaj Nobilis Barakonyi 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. Oysters with lemon, Smoked fish pâté, Aged sheep's cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Tokaj Nobilis was founded in 2000 in Bodrogkeresztúr by winemaker Sarolta Bárdos. The Barakonyi single-vineyard Furmint was her first signature dry wine, expressing the pronounced saline mineral character of the Bodrogkeresztúr terroir that she has championed throughout her career.
- 2000 — Tokaj Nobilis founded by Sarolta Bárdos and Péter Molnár
- 2003 — First commercial Barakonyi single-vineyard Furmint
Facts
- Producer
- Tokaj Nobilis
- Grapes
- Furmint
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Aged in Hungarian oak barrels
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €25-45 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2003
Frequently asked about Tokaj Nobilis Barakonyi Furmint
When should I drink Tokaj Nobilis Barakonyi Furmint?
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 Tokaj Nobilis Barakonyi Furmint?
Oysters with lemon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Smoked fish pâté and Aged sheep's cheese. Saline mineral Furmint and oysters share a briny mineral character.
What grapes are in Tokaj Nobilis Barakonyi Furmint?
The blend is Furmint. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.