Wines made from Furmint grapes of Štajerska
Discover the best wines made with Furmint as a single variety or as a blend of Štajerska.
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 Podravje
Eastern Slovenian region (Slovenian Styria), capital Maribor home to the world's oldest vine (>450 years). Vivid, elegant whites in majority. Šipon (local Furmint) signature with signature notes of citrus, green apple, white flowers, honey and a mineral touch, taut long mouth — ageing potential. Fresh Laški Rizling (Welschriesling), aromatic Sauvignon Blanc, opulent Traminer (lychee, rose), floral Muscat Ottonel.
What are the typical flavors of the Furmint grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 10% of Furmint
- Tree fruitPresent in 9% of Furmint
- EarthPresent in 7% of Furmint
- Tropical fruitPresent in 4% of Furmint
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Furmint