DANCH & GRANGER SELECTIONS
2018 Hárslevelű by Fekete
Fekete

2018 Hárslevelű

Producer
Fekete
Appellation
Somló, Hungary
Vintage
2018
Composition
%100 Hárslevelű (HARSHlehveh-LOO)
Climate
Cool Continental
Soils
Basalt and ancient seabed
Exposure
Southern
Alcohol
13.5%
Residual sugar
0.7 g/l
Acidity
7 g/l

Notes & Pairings

Literally translating to “Linden Leaf,” Hárslevelű certainly lends itself to the lime blossom teas and mild honeys that Linden trees are known for. More feminine than the Olaszrizlings and Juhfarks in the region, the texture is remarkably smooth and the acids are well balanced. Loosely bunched berries make it difficult for Botrytis to set it so the flavors are also extremely clean and lighter in body. Curries, peanut sauce, baba ganush and anything that plays off of the slightly honeyed volcanic flavors make this wine sing.