Underdog Grape · Hungary

Hárslevelű

Pronounced HARSH-leh-veh-loo

If you love the perfume of Gewürztraminer but not the weight, Hárslevelű is the dry white to chase — lime blossom and honey with acidity that keeps it upright.

Tasting profile
Lime blossom and wild honey on the nose, then a dry, peppery snap of acidity that most aromatic whites forget to bring.
Where it grows
Tokaj, Hungary
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Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Tokaj, Hungary

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What wine is Hárslevelű similar to?
If you usually drink Gewürztraminer, Hárslevelű is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Encruzado, Greco, Xarel·lo.
Read the deep diveHárslevelű: Tokaj's Aromatic White, Out From Under Furmint's Shadow

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