Wines made from Furmint grapes of Balaton
Discover the best wines made with Furmint as a single variety or as a blend of Balaton.
More informations about the variety Furmint
Taut, structured whites with cutting acidity and a mineral mouth, featuring aromas of apple, quince, citrus, honey, smoke and chalk notes. Made as ambitious dry wines (Tokaji száraz, Somló), off-dry and especially sumptuous botrytised sweet wines: Tokaji Aszú (legendary, classified by puttonyos) and Tokaji Eszencia. Highly susceptible to noble rot. The absolute star of Tokaj in Hungary, also in Slovakia, Slovenia (Šipon) and Austria. Native Hungarian grape.
More informations about the region of Balaton
Hungarian region around the largest lake in Central Europe, 6 zones including volcanic Badacsony. Signature Olaszrizling (Welschriesling), Hungary's most planted grape: lively, mineral whites with signature notes of almond, citrus, green apple, white flowers and a herbaceous touch, a crisp finish - a typical thirst-quenching wine. Also round Szürkebarát (Pinot Gris), ample Chardonnay, rare native Kéknyelű. Basalt in the north, lakeside climate.
What are the typical flavors of the Furmint grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 6% of Furmint
- Citrus fruitPresent in 5% of Furmint
- EarthPresent in 4% of Furmint
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Furmint
- OakPresent in 2% of Furmint
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Furmint
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Furmint