Furmint Wines

Furmint typically shows flavours of lemon, green apple, pear and quince with notes of honey, spice and minerality. It has high acidity and a firm structure, giving it freshness and ageing potential. In sweeter Tokaji styles, Furmint develops rich apricot, marmalade and caramelised fruit character.

Furmint is primarily grown in Hungary, especially in Tokaj and Somló. It is also found in Slovakia, Austria and Slovenia in smaller quantities. Tokaj remains the heartland of Furmint production, where it is used for both dry wines and the famous Tokaji sweet wines.

Yes. Furmint is the main grape used in Tokaji, including Tokaji Aszú and Tokaji Szamorodni. Its high acidity and susceptibility to noble rot make it ideal for producing long lived sweet wines. It is also increasingly used for high quality dry styles.

Dry Furmint pairs well with seafood, poultry, pork, creamy dishes, risotto and dishes featuring herbs and citrus. Its acidity and minerality complement fresh, savoury flavours. Sweet Tokaji Furmint pairs beautifully with blue cheese, fruit desserts, pastries and foie gras.

Furmint is used to produce crisp dry whites, textured barrel aged styles, sparkling wines and the full range of Tokaji sweet wines. Its versatility allows for both fresh mineral driven expressions and rich complex dessert wines with exceptional ageing potential.