white
Furmint
Tokaj's noble treasure
Grape Details
Serving Temp
10-12°C
Aging Potential
5-50+ years for Aszú wines
Origins
Hungary, Tokaj region (cultivated since at least 13th century)
Food pairings
Foie gras (sweet)Seafood (dry)Rich terrinesBlue cheese
About the Grape
Furmint
"Tokaj's noble treasure"
Furmint is the backbone of Tokaj's legendary sweet wines, but it's equally impressive dry. High acidity, complex flavors, and remarkable aging potential make it one of Eastern Europe's most exciting white varieties.
Flavor Profile
Lime
defining
Smoke
prominent
Almond
prominent
Pear
subtle
Razor acidity
defining
Where It Shines
Tokaj, Hungary
Both dry and sweet, age-worthy
Somló, Hungary
Volcanic, mineral, powerful
Slovenia
Šipon variety, fresh, elegant
Austria (Burgenland)
Rare, experimental, interesting