Furmint, The Oddity, Tokaj – 2005
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Introduction
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What is Furmint?
Furmint is a white varietal grown in Hungary and is the main ingredient of Tokaji Aszú. This yellowish-green grape displays a bouquet reminiscent of ripe apples in youth. After aging in wood, Furmint develops aromas of honey and walnuts. Rich in extract, it makes a heady, robust wine with pronounced acid. It is an early-budding, late-ripening variety and is particularly susceptible to botrytis. Often characterized by its high alcohol levels, Furmint’s high acidity gives the wine longevity.
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Vineyard Profile
- Vineyards: Royal Tokaji’s first growth vineyards in Mád and Tarcal
- Appellation: Tokaj
- Vine Age: 4 and 24 years old
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Vinification
- Bottled: April 2006
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Technical Information
- Varietal Composition: 100% Furmint
- Cases Imported: 1,000 (12/750ml)
- Alcohol: 13.5%
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Tasting Notes
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The Royal Tokaji 2005 Furmint is a dry, white wine with apricot, ripe apple and a hint of honey on the nose. Well-balanced with a nice mineral backbone, this clear, light-colored wine displays flavors of apples and fruit with just a touch of lemon zest.
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Reviews
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Furmint, The Oddity, Tokaj – 2005 – Best Buys, Exceptional Value – Wine & Spirits
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“Floral and lasting, this covers octaves of flavor, the middle range filled out with mint and stone fruit. For seared scallops.”
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Furmint, The Oddity, Tokaj – 2005 – 91 points – Wine & Spirits
“Floral and lasting, this is delicious, elegant furmint. It covers octaves of flavor...Clear, clean and invigorating, it works as well as an aperitif as it does with a main dish of seared scallops.”