Wines made from Furmint grapes of Bükk
Discover the best wines made with Furmint as a single variety or as a blend of Bükk.
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 Eger
Small wine region of northeastern Hungary between Eger and Tokaj, at the foot of the volcanic Bükk massif, soils of rhyolitic tuffs and basalts, cool continental climate. Olaszrizling (Welschriesling) as the signature white: dry and taut with lively citrus, green apple, almond, herbs and a smoky volcanic mineral touch, cutting acidity. Leányka with aromatic floral notes, Furmint and Chardonnay in whites. Kékfrankos and Kadarka as spicy, fruity, fresh reds.
What are the typical flavors of the Furmint grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 1% of Furmint
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Furmint
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Furmint