Wines made from Furmint grapes

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More informations about the variety Furmint

Furmint is a very old Hungarian grape variety. It arrived in France in the 1800s. The bunches of Furmint are of medium size. They are compact and cylindrical. The berries are also of medium size. They are either short elliptical or rounded. Their thick skin changes from greenish white to reddish once the fruit is mature. This grape variety is known throughout the world for being part of the composition of the Hungarian Tokaj vintage. Robust, rich in alcohol and acidity, it needs light soil and a warm, dry climate to be fertile. It must also be pruned short and its budding takes place 7 days after the Chasselas. As for its maturity, it is of the second late period. This grape variety fears grey rot and erinosis. When vinified dry, Furmint produces a very fragrant, fine and highly alcoholic white wine.

What are the typical flavors of the Furmint grape variety?

Tree fruitPresent in 97% of Furmint
EarthPresent in 97% of Furmint
Citrus fruitPresent in 94% of Furmint
OakPresent in 91% of Furmint
Non oakPresent in 88% of Furmint
MicrobioPresent in 79% of Furmint
Tropical fruitPresent in 73% of Furmint
Dried fruitPresent in 73% of Furmint
SpicesPresent in 66% of Furmint
VegetalPresent in 50% of Furmint

FloralPresent in 45% of Furmint
HoneyPresent in 43% of Furmint
ApricotPresent in 43% of Furmint
PeachPresent in 38% of Furmint
ApplesPresent in 35% of Furmint
CitrusPresent in 35% of Furmint
OrangePresent in 29% of Furmint
PearPresent in 29% of Furmint
VanillaPresent in 28% of Furmint
Black fruitPresent in 28% of Furmint

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