GRÓF DEGENFELD Organic Tokaji Muscat Blanc Off-Dry 2023
A beautifully expressive Tokaji Muscat Blanc, this friendly and approachable off-dry vintage is the perfect introduction to aromatic volcanic white wine.
The nose is exciting, with flavours of elderflower, peach, white blossoms, and green grapes singing together. The palate is refined, with a defined core and vibrant citrus aroma. A delightful acidity and mineral nuances tie the wine together. It is like sunshine in a bottle.
What is Muscat Blanc?
Muscat Blanc, also known as Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, is one of the world’s oldest and most aromatic white grape varieties, prized for its intense floral fragrance and delicate fruit-forward character.
In Hungary’s historic Tokaj wine region, the grape is known as Sárgamuskotály, and it takes on a truly distinctive expression, shaped by the unique combination of volcanic soils, centuries of winemaking tradition, and the special microclimate.
The resulting wines are celebrated for their elegant balance of fruity and honeyed notes, underpinned by a lively acidity that makes them both refreshing and versatile, perfect for crafting off-dry and late harvest wines.
Food Pairing
It would be an excellent pairing for Asian dishes. Prawn and Nam Jim dipping sauce would work very well with its spicy notes, while lighter Indian dishes would pair with the floral aspects of the wine. You can also serve it with smoked salmon or fresh cheese.
Serving temperature: 12°C
Grape variety: Muscat Blanc (Sárgamuskotály)
Soil type: Volcanic loess
Fermentation: In a stainless steel tank
Ageing: In a stainless steel tank
Alcohol content: 10.5%
Bottle size: 0.75l
Speciality: Organic, Vegan
Gróf Degenfeld Winery, Tokaj
In 1994, the Count Degenfeld family successfully revived its wine estate in the heart of the Tokaj wine region, ensuring that an over 150-year-old tradition lives on with the latest generation. Winemaking is closely intertwined with the family’s deep love and respect for nature; therefore, they have cultivated their vineyards organically since 2009. The family only work with native grapes best suited to the unique micro-climate, creating a range of single varietal wines with award-winning credentials. The bunches are hand-harvested and carefully vinified with minimal intervention. As a result, you are tasting an authentic drop of the volcanic Tokaj terroir with every sip you take.
