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Arany Sarfeher

Arany Sarfeher wine guide: what this white grape tastes like, where it comes from, the regions that grow it, and what to eat with it.

Colour
White
Body
Light-medium
Origin
Hungary
Top region
Izsák
1
Key regions
3
Pairings
8
Synonyms

Arany Sarfeher is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Izsák, Hungary.

Structurally it lands at light-medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and low alcohol.

Look for herbal and almond.

The regions that matter for it are Izsák.

In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for temperate.

Watch for the synonyms: White Kadarka, Izsáki (Sárfehér), Dinka Feher and Feher Kadarka.

At the table it suits parsley and almond pesto with capellini, spiced vegetarian nutloaf and chicken kiev.

The structure.

Body
Light-medium
Tannin
None
Acidity
High
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
Low
Flavours
herbalalmond
Styles
dry whitesparkling

Where it grows.

Food pairings.

01 Parsley and almond pesto with capellini
02 Spiced vegetarian nutloaf
03 Chicken Kiev

Also labelled.

White Kadarka, Izsáki (Sárfehér), Dinka Feher, Feher Kadarka, Huszar Feherm, Nyirok, Sperlin, Szagos.

Bottles to look for.

  • Fehervari Reserve Sarfeher, Nagy-Somlo, Hungary
  • Gedeon Birtok Diofas Arany Sarfeher, Kunsag, Hungary
  • Gedeon Birtok Sarfeher Methode Traditionnelle Brut, Kunsag, Hungary
  • Somlo Kincse Kezmuves Kispince Sarfeher, Somlo, Hungary

Arany Sarfeher: common questions

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What does Arany Sarfeher taste like?
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Arany Sarfeher tastes of herbal and almond. Structurally it lands at light-medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and low alcohol.
02.
Where is Arany Sarfeher from?
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Arany Sarfeher originates in Izsák, Hungary.
03.
Where is Arany Sarfeher grown?
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The key regions for Arany Sarfeher are Izsák.
04.
What food pairs with Arany Sarfeher?
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Pour it with parsley and almond pesto with capellini, spiced vegetarian nutloaf and chicken kiev.
05.
What else is Arany Sarfeher called?
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Arany Sarfeher is also labelled White Kadarka, Izsáki (Sárfehér), Dinka Feher, Feher Kadarka and Huszar Feherm, plus three more.

Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Hungary.

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