This wine is made from traditional Hungarian grapes Olaszrizling, Furmint and Harslevelu („Linden Leaf”) grown on the volcanic basalt slopes of Somlo Hill which were carefully handled and then fermented and aged in 500 l neutral Hungarian oak barrels for
WINE OF OLD VINES FROM SOMLO
This historic wine region was favoured by many royals, from King Sigmund to the Habsburgs. In the 18th-19th century, Habsburg emperors/kings of Austria and Hungary, esp. Maria Theresia and Joseph II are claimed to have favoured Somló wines. Wine was used to cure health problems and it was widely believed that drinking Somló wine on your wedding night assured the birth of a son. Wine from Somló is aptly named the "wedding night wine". It is also said that drinking Somló wine is beneficial to men - it increases the potential. Somló wine is high in acid so it is a good stomachic and helps digestion.
Description: This wine is made from traditional Hungarian grapes Olaszrizling, Furmint and Harslevelu („Linden Leaf") grown on the volcanic basalt slopes of Somlo Hill which were carefully handled and then fermented and aged in 500 l neutral Hungarian oak barrels for 10 months.
The wine shows fresh, floral nose combined with aromas of stonefruits. On the palate it is fresh, elegant with salty and mineral aftertaste.
Food pairing: Food: Fish, Chicken, Pork: all with spicy sauce, but also Cabbage and Gout Cheese. We recommend enjoying the wine at temperature 14 to 16 oC (NOT too cold).
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