What it pairs with
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Mushroom consommé
Delicate floral and herbal notes complement the subtle earthiness of a clear mushroom soup. -
Light chicken salad with herbs
The wine's delicate floral-herb character pairs with a fresh herb-dressed salad. -
Peach and herb focaccia
Stone-fruit and herb notes in the wine mirror the bread's topping.
How to serve Tokaj Nobilis Hárslevelű
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. Mushroom consommé, Light chicken salad with herbs, Peach and herb focaccia. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Tokaj Nobilis added Hárslevelű as a varietal wine in 2008 to offer a counterpoint to Furmint from the 7-hectare Bodrogkeresztúr estate, expressing the secondary variety's more aromatic, lighter character.
- 2008 — First varietal Hárslevelű from Tokaj Nobilis
Facts
- Producer
- Tokaj Nobilis
- Grapes
- Hárslevelű
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Older oak or stainless steel
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €20-35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
Frequently asked about Tokaj Nobilis Hárslevelű
When should I drink Tokaj Nobilis Hárslevelű?
Drink 2-8 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 Hárslevelű?
Mushroom consommé is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Light chicken salad with herbs and Peach and herb focaccia. Delicate floral and herbal notes complement the subtle earthiness of a clear mushroom soup.
What grapes are in Tokaj Nobilis Hárslevelű?
The blend is Hárslevelű. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.