Primarily grown in Hungary, Furmint is the important thing grape selection for deliciously candy Tokaji, however has confirmed itself a versatile selection to observe in Hungary and past.
As wine skilled and Decanter World Wine Awards Regional Chair for North, Central and Jap Europe Caroline Gilby MW explains, ‘over latest years Furmint has quietly been constructing a repute as a range to observe: with a number of claims for becoming a member of the ranks of nice white grapes.
‘Extremely versatile, it has some similarities to Riesling – in a position to go from bone dry, crisp and vibrant all the best way to intensely candy, although at all times with its hallmark steely acidity.’
Scroll right down to see the highest Furmint wines from DWWA 2022
Darrel Joseph, joint Regional Chair alongside Caroline on the 2022 competitors, provides that Furmint is a grape selection ‘to not be missed.’ He continues, ‘though it’s historically used as a major element of candy, luscious Tokaji Aszú, it has gained spectacular momentum additionally as a single varietal dry wine.’
The flagship grape number of Hungary, high quality variations of Furmint may also be present in neighbouring Croatia and Slovenia, the place it is named Šipon.
To have fun Furmint February and draw consideration to this worthy grape selection, beneath we spotlight a choice of award-winning dry wines from the 2022 Decanter World Wine Awards price discovering…
Furmint February: 15 award-winning wines to attempt
Hungary
Kreinbacher, Status Brut NV
Gold, 96 factors
A fancy and developed aroma, main with wealthy toasty biscuits and nuts, then opening into contemporary, ripe lemons. The palate exhibits vibrancy and presents flavours of contemporary apple and quince. The palate is well-structured, with a juicy lemon acidity and a pleasant mousse. Alc 12%
St. Andrea, Mária, Eger 2018
Silver, 92 factors
A giant wine, with a really oaky, toast character. Apples, pear, and white peach beneath the oak, with a flinty/gun powder end. Alc 13.5%
Juliet Victor, Szent Tamás, Tokaj 2019
Silver, 91 factors
Quince and pears with wildflowers and a few volcanic mineral notes. Effectively-judged oak joins on the palate supported with racy acidity. Alc 13%
Sauska, Birsalmás-Dűlő, Tokaj 2019
Silver, 91 factors
Contemporary with lemon, grassiness, vanilla ice cream with lime! Creamy with fragrant fruit flavours. Persistent on the palate, rounded and contemporary. Alc 14.5%
Juliet Victor, Úrágya, Tokaj 2019
Silver, 90 factors
Effectively-ripened with buttery apricot and peach with a stunning creamy texture and refined oak. Alc 13%
Mad, Restricted Version,Tokaj 2018
Silver, 90 factors
An fascinating wine with floral notes, beeswax, white peach, and apple, with underlying ripe pineapple and apricot. Alc 12%
Royal Tokaji, Sainsbury’s Style the Distinction, Tokaj 2020
Silver, 90 factors
Clear and minty with a core of contemporary white peach. There’s a flick of ginger spice on the refreshing mineral end. Alc 12.5%
Steigler, Premium, Sopron, Dunántúl 2020
Silver, 90 factors
Quince, crimson apples, and a word of Pepsi cola with some spice, bacon, and oak notes. A crisp, pushed acidity gives power. Alc 13%
Slovenia
Statera, Šipon, Haloze, Podravje 2021
Silver, 92 factors
Engaging custard apple, stone fruit, acacia, and notes of yeasty savouriness. Tremendous contemporary but textured with a stony, mineral end. Alc 13%
Doppler, Šipon, Štajerska Slovenija, Podravje 2019
Silver, 91 factors
Appealingly contemporary and energetic with well-integrated sweetness. Citrus fruit flavours with a contact of spritz giving carry. Alc 11.9%
Puklavec Household Wines, Ena Dva Tri Sauvignon Blanc-Furmint, Štajerska Slovenija, Podravje 2020
Silver, 90 factors
A crisp, crunchy wine with grassy-green bell pepper and nettle notes balanced by candy quince, Meyer lemon, and jasmine tea. Alc 12%
Croatia
Vina Horvat, Pušipel , Zagorje – Međimurje, Continental 2020
Silver, 94 factors
Very delicate, advanced, floral aroma, with apple juice and lemon. Palate exhibits quince and nectarine with complexities of pollen and straw. Alc 12%
Cmrečnjak, Pušipel Mađerka Sur Lie, Zagorje – Međimurje, Continental 2020
Silver, 91 factors
Ripe apple and acacia honey with Meyer lemon, then shifting in direction of extra savoury-mineral characters of mushroom and moist stone. Alc 12.5%
Cmrečnjak, Traditional Pušipel, Zagorje – Međimurje, Continental 2021
Silver, 90 factors
Understated, with apple blossom over melon, peach, and a few cucumber freshness. Dry, vivid, contemporary, and crisp, with good saltiness. Alc 12%
Dvanajščak Rajka, Status Pušipel, Zagorje – Međimurje, Continental 2019
Silver, 90 factors
Properly developed exhibiting concentrated apple pie, quince, honey, lemon mirabelle, and creamy oak flavours. Textured, flinty, wet-stone end. Alc 13%
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