Wines made from Furmint grapes of Tokaj
Discover the best wines made with Furmint as a single variety or as a blend of Tokaj.
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 Tokaj
Tokaj (formerly Tokaj-Hegyalja) has Long been Hungary's most famous and respected wine region, thanks mostly to its nectar-like, botrytized Tokaji dessert wines. The region and its wine are held in such esteem in Hungary that the national anthem thanks God for it: Tokaj szolovesszein nektárt csepegtettél - into the vineyards of Tokaj you dripped Sweet nectar The region is located in the northeast of Hungary, near the border with Slovakia. Comprising roughly 30 small towns and villages, it measures 40 kilometers (25 miles) from southwest to northeast, making it roughly the same Size as Burgundy's Côte d'Or. At its very southern edge is the town of Tokaj from which the region and its wines ultimate take their name.
What are the typical flavors of the Furmint grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 97% of Furmint
- EarthPresent in 97% of Furmint
- Citrus fruitPresent in 93% of Furmint
- OakPresent in 90% of Furmint
- Non oakPresent in 87% of Furmint
- MicrobioPresent in 79% of Furmint
- Dried fruitPresent in 78% of Furmint
- Tropical fruitPresent in 71% of Furmint
- SpicesPresent in 67% of Furmint
- VegetalPresent in 50% of Furmint
- FloralPresent in 48% of Furmint
- HoneyPresent in 43% of Furmint
- ApricotPresent in 43% of Furmint
- PeachPresent in 38% of Furmint
- ApplesPresent in 34% of Furmint
- CitrusPresent in 34% of Furmint
- OrangePresent in 29% of Furmint
- PearPresent in 28% of Furmint
- VanillaPresent in 28% of Furmint
- Black fruitPresent in 28% of Furmint
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