Wines made from Furmint grapes of Austria
Discover the best wines made with Furmint as a single variety or as a blend of Austria.
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.
More informations about the wines of Austria
Austria - a mountainous, landlocked country in Central Europe - is enjoying a renaissance as a wine nation. It has shaken off decades of controversy caused by a handful of negligent people and has become a model of modern European wine, leading the way in quality and innovation. Balancing tradition and modernity, the Austrian wine industry has retained classics such as Sweet Ausbruch and Strohwein, while actively developing modern, consumer-friendly wines, such as its signature style: Gruner Veltliner, a crisp, Aromatic white wine. Officially, 35 Grape varieties are permitted for the production of Austrian quality wine, of which almost two-thirds are white varieties.
What are the typical flavors of the Furmint grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 12% of Furmint
- Tree fruitPresent in 12% of Furmint
- Citrus fruitPresent in 10% of Furmint
- OakPresent in 9% of Furmint
- Non oakPresent in 7% of Furmint
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Furmint
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Furmint
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Furmint
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Furmint
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Furmint
- FloralPresent in 1% of Furmint