Wines made from Furmint grapes of Nagy-Somló
Discover the best wines made with Furmint as a single variety or as a blend of Nagy-Somló.
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
The wine region of Nagy-Somló is located in the region of Balaton of Hungary. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Kreinbacher or the Domaine Kreinbacher produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Nagy-Somló are Furmint, Harslevelu and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Nagy-Somló often reveals types of flavors of citrus, cherry or pear and sometimes also flavors of stone, cheese or straw.
What are the typical flavors of the Furmint grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 20% of Furmint
- Tree fruitPresent in 19% of Furmint
- Citrus fruitPresent in 17% of Furmint
- OakPresent in 14% of Furmint
- Non oakPresent in 13% of Furmint
- MicrobioPresent in 13% of Furmint
- VegetalPresent in 10% of Furmint
- Tropical fruitPresent in 9% of Furmint