Winery ZsiraiNagy-Somlói Hárslevelű
White wine
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Winery Zsirai's Nagy-Somlói Hárslevelű.
Discover the grape variety: Harslevelu
Aromatic and structured whites with an ample palate and firm acidity, on aromas of linden flowers (hence its name, hárslevelű = linden leaf), honey, apricot, quince, yellow peach and spiced notes. Exceptional aptitude for noble rot. An essential component of the great Tokaji Aszú liquoreux and Tokaji Szamorodni, also vinified as ambitious dry whites at Somló and Eger. Native Hungarian variety, Furmint's historical partner in Tokaj.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Nagy-Somlói Hárslevelű from Winery Zsirai are 2015, 0
Informations about the Winery Zsirai
The Winery Zsirai is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 22 wines for sale in the of Tokaj to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Tokaj
Cradle of the legendary Tokaji Aszú, "king of wines" per Louis XIV. Noble sweet wines based on Furmint (lively acidity prone to botrytis) and floral Hárslevelű ("linden leaf"): amber robe, signature aromas of honey, candied apricot, quince, orange peel, saffron, sustained sugar balanced by tense acidity. Measured in "puttonyos" (3 to 6) with Aszú Eszencia at the top. Also dry Furmint on the rise, straight and mineral.
The word of the wine: Decommissioning
Removal of the right to the appellation of origin of a wine; it is then marketed as Vin de France.
