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Hárslevelű is a white grape known for pear, peach, honey. Its best-known homes are Tokaj.
Origin and history
A Hungarian grape, recorded in Tokaj since the 18th century; its name means 'linden leaf'.
Where it grows
Hungary (Tokaj, Eger's Debrő, Somló, Villány), Slovakia and a little in South Africa.
Structure
Medium to full body with moderate to high acidity; dry, off-dry or sweet, with a softer, rounder feel than Furmint.
Aromas, young and aged
Young: pear, peach, linden blossom, smoke and spice. With age: honey, apricot, beeswax and nuts.
Ageing
Dry wines last 3–10 years; in Tokaji Aszú blends it ages for decades.
Also known as
Lipovina (Slovakia), Lindenblättriger.
Good to know
Tokaj's second grape, it adds perfume and roundness to Furmint's acidity in Tokaji Aszú.
Wine regions for Hárslevelű
Hárslevelű wines to try
Real bottles from The Wine Library.
Royal Tokaji Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos Red Label
Sweet but fresh: apricot, orange peel, honey and lively acidity.
Food: Foie gras, apricot tart
Classic Winery Tokaji Late Harvest
Late-harvest Tokaji: apricot, honey and fresh acidity.
Food: Fruit tarts, blue cheese
Disznókő Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos
Tokaj · Tokaji · Furmint, Zéta, Hárslevelű
Botrytis honey, candied orange and apricot, with racy acidity keeping the sweetness bright and clean.
Food: Foie gras, apricot tart
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