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BALASSA Tokaji Furmint 2023

£15.50

An elegant Tokaji Furmint, this dry white wine combines the finest hand-picked grapes from five vineyards to showcase the best of the volcanic terroir.

It has a medium body, with vibrant yet refined acidity and just a touch of oak. The fruity, intense nose shows herbal notes of delicate acacia and camomile with butterscotch notes. The friendly, attractive palate has a nuttiness and salty minerality, ending in a long finish of sweet spices and ripe fruits. This is a crisp and easy-going but seriously well-made wine, reflecting the complexity of Tokaj.

Food Pairing

A great accompaniment to seafood and risotto, or try it with a creamy potato gratin or crispy salami pasta. It goes well with smoked cheese like a traditional Parenica, or serve it alongside a charcuterie board.

Serving temperature: 12-14°C

Details

Grape variety: Furmint

Soil type: Clay and rhyolite tuff

Fermentation: 10 months of spontaneous fermentation in an oak barrel

Ageing: 5 months in steel tank and oak barrel

Alcohol content: 12.0%

Bottle size: 0.75l

Speciality: Vegan

Meet the Winemaker

Balassa Winery, Tokaj - Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)

The boutique Balassa winery was established in 2005 by Istvan Balassa in the historic Tokaj wine region. Right from the beginning, Istvan, a perfectionist, was determined to produce only the highest-quality wines possible by maximising the potential of each vintage. It all starts in his vineyards with growing grapes of outstanding quality by applying a rigorous scientific approach to cultivation. He then creates each wine using artisanal wine-making methods, allowing the unique characteristics of the grape, the vineyard and the terroir to shine through in every drop.

An elegant Tokaji Furmint, this dry white wine combines the finest hand-picked grapes from five vineyards to showcase the best of the volcanic terroir.

It has a medium body, with vibrant yet refined acidity and just a touch of oak. The fruity, intense nose shows herbal notes of delicate acacia and camomile with butterscotch notes. The friendly, attractive palate has a nuttiness and salty minerality, ending in a long finish of sweet spices and ripe fruits. This is a crisp and easy-going but seriously well-made wine, reflecting the complexity of Tokaj.

Food Pairing

A great accompaniment to seafood and risotto, or try it with a creamy potato gratin or crispy salami pasta. It goes well with smoked cheese like a traditional Parenica, or serve it alongside a charcuterie board.

Serving temperature: 12-14°C

Details

Grape variety: Furmint

Soil type: Clay and rhyolite tuff

Fermentation: 10 months of spontaneous fermentation in an oak barrel

Ageing: 5 months in steel tank and oak barrel

Alcohol content: 12.0%

Bottle size: 0.75l

Speciality: Vegan

Meet the Winemaker

Balassa Winery, Tokaj - Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)

The boutique Balassa winery was established in 2005 by Istvan Balassa in the historic Tokaj wine region. Right from the beginning, Istvan, a perfectionist, was determined to produce only the highest-quality wines possible by maximising the potential of each vintage. It all starts in his vineyards with growing grapes of outstanding quality by applying a rigorous scientific approach to cultivation. He then creates each wine using artisanal wine-making methods, allowing the unique characteristics of the grape, the vineyard and the terroir to shine through in every drop.

Delivery Information

We offer FREE UK standard delivery for all orders over £60.

Standard Delivery (2-4 Business Days)
The cost of Standard Delivery for orders under £60 is £2.95.

Express Delivery (1-2 Business Days)
Express Delivery costs £5.95. We use Royal Mail Tracked 24, which will take one to two days. If you order by noon, your order will be dispatched the same working day.

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