Wines made from Furmint grapes of Hungary
Discover the best wines made with Furmint as a single variety or as a blend of Hungary.
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 Hungary
Hungary, in Central Europe, has earned its reputation in the wine world with only a few styles of wine, but for centuries it has been a wine-producing nation of considerable diversity. In addition to the Sweet wines of Tokaj and the Bull's Blood of Eger, Hungary's wine range includes Dry whites from the shores of Lake Balaton, Somló and Neszmély, and finer reds from a variety of regions, including Villány, Sopron and Szekszard. Hungarian wine culture dates back to Roman times and has survived many political, religious and economic challenges, including Islamic rule in the 16th century (when Alcohol was banned) and the Phylloxera epidemic in the late 19th century. The modern Hungarian wine regions are spread throughout the country.
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 89% of Furmint
- MicrobioPresent in 81% of Furmint
- Dried fruitPresent in 75% of Furmint
- Tropical fruitPresent in 72% of Furmint
- SpicesPresent in 68% of Furmint
- VegetalPresent in 52% of Furmint
- FloralPresent in 47% 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