Furmint Dry - Füleky

Furmint Dry - FülekyThe Furmint Dry from Füleky in Tokaj Hegyalja reveals a bright, golden-yellow color in the swirling glass. The first nose of the Furmint Dry caresses with notes of apple, lemon, mirabelle and pear. Mineral tones join the fruity hints of the bouquet. The Füleky Furmint Dry presents itself to the connoisseur as wonderfully dry. This white wine never appears rustic or lean, but rather round and smooth. Balanced and multi-layered, this crisp, silky and creamy white wine shows on the palate. The finish of this white wine from the Tokaj Hegyalja wine-growing region ultimately delights with a beautiful aftertaste. The aftertaste is also accompanied by mineral facets from the volcanic rock–dominated soils. Vinification of Furmint Dry by Füleky This well-balanced white wine from Hungary is vinified from the Friulano grape variety. In Tokaj Hegyalja, the vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow on volcanic rock soils. After the harvest, the grapes are brought to the press house as quickly as possible. There they are sorted and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. After fermentation, the wine matures for several months on the fine lees before it is finally bottled. Food recommendation for Furmint Dry by Füleky This white wine from Hungary is best enjoyed well chilled at 8–10°C. It pairs perfectly as an accompaniment to leek tortilla, stir-fried vegetables with fish or leek soup.