COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Furmint
PRODUCER
Chateau Chizay Wine Company
REGION
Zakarpattia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Chateau Chizay Furmint 2020 is a white wine produced by Chateau Chizay Wine Company in the Zakarpattia region of Ukraine. The wine is made from 100% Furmint grapes, a variety known for its potential to produce complex wines. Chateau Chizay, established in 1995, aims to be a leading winery in Transcarpathia, blending traditional winemaking with modern approaches and a focus on environmental stewardship. The Zakarpattia region, characterized by its volcanic soils and protection from the Carpathian Mountains, provides a distinctive environment for viticulture.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€24
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Zakarpattia's volcanic soil is a key factor in the wine's minerality.
Fact 02
Chateau Chizay is the first Ukrainian winery to join the Porto Protocol for sustainability.
Fact 03
Furmint is a grape variety historically linked to Hungarian winemaking traditions.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Chateau Chizay Furmint 2020 is produced using 100% Furmint grapes. Following harvest, the grapes undergo fermentation in oak barrels. The wine is then aged for nine months in oak barrels, a process designed to impart structure and integrate oak characteristics. The winery, Chateau Chizay Wine Company, is committed to sustainable practices, as evidenced by its membership in the Porto Protocol.
