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Importer of Memorable Wines from the New Old World of Eastern and Central Europe
Importer of Memorable Wines from the New Old World of Eastern and Central Europe

2016 Demeter Zoltán Hárslevelű Szerelmi

2016 Demeter Zoltán Hárslevelű Szerelmi
Demeter Zoltán
Tokaj, Hungary
2016
100% Hárslevelű (HARSHlehveh-LOO)
Cool Continental
predominately loess
Southern
Stainless Steel
13%
9.2 g/l
6.7 g/l

Notes & Pairings

Szerelmi is predominately loess soil with 65 year old vines on the southern side of Tokaj Hill. It was first mentioned in 1798 as a 1st Class Vineyard and roughly translates to “lovely.” Although Hárslevelű is often used as a blending agent or a fresh base wine for Tokaj Aszú, when it is planted in the right place and cropped back (Demeter makes a remarkable Verjus), it is every bit as powerful and reflective of site as Furmint. Aromatic, stony, and showing all of the structure you’d expect from 15% alcohol with absolutely none of the heat.

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