Wines made from Furmint grapes of Slovak Republic
Discover the best wines made with Furmint as a single variety or as a blend of Slovak Republic.
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 wines of Slovak Republic
Slovakia (officially the Slovak Republic) is a landlocked country, described as being either on the eastern edge of Western Europe or on the western edge of Eastern Europe. This dichotomy reflects the state's recent history of frequent political unrest in the region. The land that is now Slovakia was an integral Part of Hungary">Hungary for almost 900 years, but became independent when the Austro-Hungarian Empire was dismantled after World War I. Almost immediately, Slovakia became a part of Hungary.
What are the typical flavors of the Furmint grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 9% of Furmint
- Tree fruitPresent in 9% of Furmint
- Citrus fruitPresent in 8% of Furmint
- OakPresent in 5% of Furmint
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Furmint
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Furmint
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Furmint
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Furmint
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Furmint
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Furmint