Grape · White
Furmint
WhiteWSET level 2
Base for Tokaji Aszú. High acidity and susceptible to noble rot. Dry versions becoming more popular. Volcanic soils give mineral character.
- Origin
- Hungary
- Climate
- Continental
- Skin colour
- Green-yellow
- Alcohol
- 12-14%
- Ageing potential
- Excellent
Taste profile
Aromas
- Lime
- Green apple
- Smoke
- Honey
- Ginger
Where does it grow?
- Tokaj (Hungary)
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
Key wines
- Tokaji Aszú
- Tokaji Szamorodni
- Dry Furmint
Food
Foie gras (sweet), grilled fish (dry), spicy food
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