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Pairings
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Synonyms
Irsay Oliver is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Slovakia, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary.
Structurally it lands at light-medium body, no tannin, low acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for spicy, vegetal, pungent and muscats.
The regions that matter for it are Hungary, Slovakia and Czech Republic.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for temperate.
Watch for the synonyms: Irsai Oliv 0233r and Muskat Oliver.
At the table it suits creamy chicken stew with paprika, brussels sprouts, chestnuts and bacon and fish tacos.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Creamy chicken stew with paprika
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Brussels sprouts, chestnuts and bacon
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Fish tacos
Also labelled.
Irsai Oliv 0233r, Muskat Oliver.
Bottles to look for.
- Babiczki Laszlo Irsai Oliver, Matra, Hungary
- Chateau Topolcianky Irsai Oliver, Nitrianska, Slovakia
- Dubicz 1014 - Premium Irsai Oliver, Matra, Hungary
- Dubicz Irsai Oliver, Matra, Hungary
- Etyeki Kuria Irsay Oliver, Etyek-Buda, Hungary
- Feind Winery Irsai Oliver, Balatonfured-Csopak, Hungary
- Font Pinceszet Irsai Oliver, Hungary
- Frittmann Irsai Oliver, Kunsag, Hungary
Irsay Oliver: common questions
01.What does Irsay Oliver taste like?+
Irsay Oliver tastes of spicy, vegetal, pungent and muscats. Structurally it lands at light-medium body, no tannin, low acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Irsay Oliver from?+
Irsay Oliver originates in Slovakia, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary.
03.Where is Irsay Oliver grown?+
The key regions for Irsay Oliver are Hungary, Slovakia and Czech Republic.
04.What food pairs with Irsay Oliver?+
Pour it with creamy chicken stew with paprika, brussels sprouts, chestnuts and bacon and fish tacos.
05.What else is Irsay Oliver called?+
Irsay Oliver is also labelled Irsai Oliv 0233r and Muskat Oliver.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Hungary.