COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Furmint, Hárslevelű
PRODUCER
Királyudvar Winery
REGION
Tokaj
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Királyudvar Furmint Sec 2021 is a dry white wine from the Tokaj region of Hungary, produced by Királyudvar Winery. The wine is crafted primarily from the Furmint grape, with a smaller proportion of Hárslevelű. Királyudvar is one of Hungary's most historic estates, acquired and revitalized by the Hwang family, who are also proprietors of Domaine Huet in Vouvray. They have focused on producing dry and sparkling wines from the Furmint grape, employing biodynamic viticulture. The estate's vineyards, including the historically important Percze site, are situated in Tokaj-Hegyalja. This wine is recognized for its innovative approach to dry Tokaj winemaking, balancing the intensity and acidity of Furmint.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Királyudvar is one of Hungary's most historic wine estates.
Fact 02
The estate practices certified biodynamic viticulture.
Fact 03
Jancis Robinson has praised Királyudvar's Furmint as a personal favorite.
Fact 04
The wine is a blend of Furmint and up to 10% Hárslevelű.
FOOD PAIRING
Read more
WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Királyudvar Furmint Sec 2021 is produced using grapes from the Percze Vineyard and other historic sites. The winemaking process begins with gentle whole-cluster pressing of the grapes. The juice is then settled and fermented using native yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for 7-8 months in 500-liter neutral Hungarian oak barrels before bottling. The estate practices certified biodynamic and organic viticulture.
