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
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 Podravje
The wine region of Štajerska is located in the region of Podravje of Slovenia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pullus or the Domaine Črnko produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Štajerska are Riesling, Chardonnay and Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Štajerska often reveals types of flavors of citrus, melon or peach and sometimes also flavors of minerality, lemon or pear.
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