Winery Fekete PinceSomlói Furmint
White wine
This wine generally goes well with
The Somlói Furmint of the Winery Fekete Pince is in the top 10 of wines of Nagy-Somló.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Somlói Furmint of Winery Fekete Pince in the region of Balaton often reveals types of flavors of citrus, quince or minerality and sometimes also flavors of honey, saline or non oak.
Details and technical informations about Winery Fekete Pince's Somlói Furmint.
Discover the grape 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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Somlói Furmint from Winery Fekete Pince are 2013, 2007, 2009, 2011 and 2012.
Informations about the Winery Fekete Pince
The Winery Fekete Pince is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Nagy-Somló to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Nagy-Somló
The wine region of Nagy-Somló is located in the region of Balaton of Hungary. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Kreinbacher or the Domaine Kreinbacher produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Nagy-Somló are Furmint, Harslevelu and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Nagy-Somló often reveals types of flavors of citrus, cherry or pear and sometimes also flavors of stone, cheese or straw.
The wine region of Balaton
Balatonboglar (South Balaton) is one of several wine regions on the shores of Lake Balaton, in the Transdanubia region of western Hungary. Lake Balaton is a Long, thin freshwater lake measuring almost 80 kilometers (50 miles) in Length, sometimes referred to as the 'Hungarian Sea. ' It is the largest lake in Central Europe and Hungary's most popular tourist destination. A wide portfolio of the popular, internationally recognized Grape varieties are grown here, including a number of the French classics.
The word of the wine: Acidity
When present without excess, acidity contributes to the balance of the wine, giving it freshness and nervousness. But when it is very high, it becomes a defect, giving it a biting and green character. On the other hand, if it is insufficient, the wine is soft.
