Wines made from Furmint grapes of Balatonfüred-Csopak
Discover the best wines made with Furmint as a single variety or as a blend of Balatonfüred-Csopak.
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 on the north shore of Lake Balaton, slate, basalt and limestone slopes. Signature Olaszrizling (Welschriesling) as king white: dry, floral and mineral with green apple, citrus, white peach, sweet almond, white flowers and a smoky slate touch, taut long palate — Hungary's finest expression of the variety on shore-side schists. Also ample Chardonnay, lively Sauvignon. Supple Merlot reds, peppery Cabernet Franc.
What are the typical flavors of the Furmint grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 3% of Furmint
- OakPresent in 2% of Furmint
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Furmint
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Furmint
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Furmint
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Furmint