Upgrade: Taschner Chardonnay in Hévíz, at the largest natural lake of the world

Albino Perle tells you immediately what it is: ‘albino’, so white made of black grape, and ‘perle’, a wine with bubbles. Easy going and fun, perfect with our chicken dish, which is so easy to make. And if you want a “royal upgrade”, visit Hévíz, the largest natural lake of the world, and enjoy a traditional method Chardonnay sparkling wine from the same Sopron producer, Kurt István Taschner.
For the recipe of the chicken & pistachio, scroll down.

Taschner Albino Perle is an aerated sparkling wine made of 100% Cabernet Franc, it has intense, juicy aromas and flavours of yellow fruits, and it costs only 1950 HUF (around 5.40 EUR) on the webshop of the winery!
Taschner Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs 2023 has won two gold medals at Berliner Wine Trophy with its layered, complex aromas, creamy bubbles and matured, toasty notes. The sparkling wine is available at many restaurants, among others at Liget Royal restaurant in the town of Hévíz. The renovated restaurant offers traditional Hungarian dishes and has a good selection of Hungarian wines.
More about Liget Royal restaurant
More about Taschner Winery and Sparkling Wine Cellar

Did you know, that the little town of Hévíz boasts the largest natural thermal lake in the world?

– The 4.6-hectare, 46,350m2 to be exact, 38.5-meter-deep lake is fed by a spring containing sulphur, radium, and minerals, and thanks to its abundant water flow, the water is completely replaced within 72 hours.
– The water of Lake Hévíz is equally rich in dissolved and gaseous substances, combining the beneficial properties of carbonated, sulphurous, calcium, magnesium, and hydrogen carbonate medicinal waters.
– The lake’s water surface could accommodate up to 6 and a half football fields. The water flow from its spring is approximately 410 litres per second.
Fun fact: In 1914, Nelly, the elephant was transferred from the Budapest Zoo to cure her leg ache.
Read more about Lake Hévíz

Chicken & pistachio

Pistachios are a trendy nut these days, and they also go well with chicken, making it even more crispy.
– Heat a little butter mixed with a little olive oil in a frying pan and fry a few chicken breast pieces.
– When they are golden brown, remove them from the pan, place them in an ovenproof dish, add a little cream, grated cheese and sprinkle with crushed pistachios.
– Put the chicken in the oven for 20 minutes.
– Meanwhile, put some peeled and sliced ​​apples in the same pan, caramelize them, add a little champagne and cook until soft. Season with salt, pepper and freshly ground ginger.
– Garnish the chicken with the ginger apples.

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