Furmint
Furmint
Kristinus 2021 Oliver
Hungarian White
Rose petals, hibiscus, mango, passion fruit and blossom honey meet white peach, salted almond, pecan and lime. This skin-contact white is creamy, with mineral and lemon notes on the finish. Fermentation is spontaneous, and the wine is bottled unfiltered. It is made from Furmint and Irsai Olivér grown in Balatonboglár. The wine carries organic, biodynamic and natural classifications.
Megyer 2023 Tokaji Dry Furmint
Hungarian White
Apple, mango, pineapple and herbs form the fruit profile. The dry white is spicy and firm, with moderately high acidity and a forceful finish marked by mineral character, bitterness and warmth. It is made entirely from Furmint grown in the Megyer vineyard. Maturation combines five months in oak with four months in stainless steel, and the vineyard is organically farmed.
Moric 2019 Hidden Treasures No. 3 Balaton Riesling Furmint
Hungarian White
Riesling and Furmint are used in equal proportions for this dry white wine from Hungary's Balaton region. Floral notes, white and yellow stone fruit and a faint herbal note appear with intense fruit, balanced acidity, minerality, darker saline tones and length. Fermentation is spontaneous, and maturation takes place in stainless steel and Hungarian oak. The wine contains thirteen percent alcohol.
Heidi Schröck & Söhne 2021 Furmint
Austrian White
Pale yellow-green colour with silver reflections accompanies tobacco, herbal spice, grapefruit zest, Nashi pear and dark mineral notes. White pome fruit, fresh acidity, lime and a mineral-salty finish are also present. Furmint from the Turner and Vogelsang sites grows on loamy sand with gravel, grey quartz and slate. Natural fermentation takes place in acacia; maturation lasts ten months in large acacia casks.
Oremus 2019 Mandolás Tokaji Furmint
Hungarian White
Medium yellow-green colour with silver reflections accompanies quince, lime blossom, apple peel, marzipan and herbal notes. White apple, pear and a salty mineral echo meet a lively, balanced structure and a lemony-salty finish. This dry white Furmint is gently pressed, fermented in new wood for eight to twelve days and aged in traditional 136-litre barrels.
Szent Tamás Pincészet 2013 Mád Furmint
Hungarian White
Yellow fruit and lemon open with green herbs and a clear mineral edge. Medium-bodied and dry, the palate is shaped by vivid acidity and a clean, energetic line. Ripe fruit brings breadth without heaviness, while citrus, lean green spice and volcanic stoniness add focus and definition. The finish is notably long for the style, lingering on lemon zest, mineral salinity and fresh, precise acidity.
Château Dereszla 2019 Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos
Hungarian Dessert
Dried apricot, honeycomb and dried flowers lead into peach and a restrained thread of spice. The palate is richly sweet and concentrated, yet bright acidity gives the wine clarity and lift. A silky texture carries the fruit through a long, balanced finish. Pair with foie gras, blue cheese or apricot tart.
MÁD 2014 Late Harvest Tokaji
Hungarian Dessert
Honeyed and luscious, with apricot, quince and candied citrus carried by exhilarating acidity. The palate is generous but never heavy, balancing ripe fruit and gentle sweetness with a clean, energetic line. Fresh citrus peel brightens the long finish. Serve lightly chilled with fruit tart, blue cheese or almond pastries.