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
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 region of Balaton
Balatonboglar (South Balaton) is one of several wine regions on the shores of Lake Balaton, in the Transdanubia region of western Hungary. Lake Balaton is a Long, thin freshwater lake measuring almost 80 kilometers (50 miles) in Length, sometimes referred to as the 'Hungarian Sea. ' It is the largest lake in Central Europe and Hungary's most popular tourist destination. A wide portfolio of the popular, internationally recognized Grape varieties are grown here, including a number of the French classics.
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