BALASSA Tokaji Furmint 2023

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.