Wines made from Furmint grapes of Slovakia
Discover the best wines made with Furmint as a single variety or as a blend of Slovakia.
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 Slovakia
Slovakia (officially The Slovak Republic) is a landlocked country described as being either at the eastern edge of Western Europe, or the western edge of Eastern Europe. This dichotomy reflects the state's recent history, a story of political unrest common in this region. The lands that are now Slovakia were an integral Part of Hungary for almost 900 years, but became independent when the Austro-Hungarian Empire was dismantled after the First World War. Almost immediately, Slovakia aligned itself with Bohemia and Moravia (the modern-day Czech Republic), Silesia and Carpathian Ruthenia to form Czechoslovakia.
What are the typical flavors of the Furmint grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 4% of Furmint
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Furmint
- OakPresent in 3% of Furmint
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Furmint
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Furmint
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Furmint
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Furmint
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Furmint
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Furmint