Furmint 2011
Tokaj, Hungary
100% Furmint.
I've been meaning to highlight this wine for quite some time. Now seems a fitting occasion, as it truly celebrates the spring that is finally upon us, fresh, exhuberant, lively! Light straw yellow in color with refreshing honeydew melon, tropical fruit and minerality on the nose, it has a smooth yet sassy mouth feel. Notes of peaches, quince, stone fruit and pear appear as well ... round and clean with a moment of sweetness, a little bit floral, great acidity, finishing ultimately dry and clean. A festive, delightful wine. Excellent value! Have a case on hand for drop-by guests in summer to enjoy on the patio, porch, picnic or beach! I love this! Generally around $8.99/btl!
This wine is made from the white furmint grape mostly grown in the region of Tokaj, in northeast Hungary and often known for producing a sweeter wine. In fact, furmint is used to produce a range of wines, from bone dry to very sweet. Evolúció is of course an example of dry furmint. Tokaji vineyards are located near the border of Slovakia and Ukraine, mostly planted on south facing slopes. The Bodrog and Tisza rivers are highly influential and create ideal ripening conditions for the furmint grapes. This is a continental climate with relatively high temperature variations. It was also in this region of Hungary, that in 1730 had the distinction of developing the classification system of wine on the basis of quality. This was several decades before Port and 120 years before Bordeaux! Grapes are hand-harvested from various vineyards in the region. Some terroir consists of volcanic stone and ash.
Enjoy with white fish, chicken dishes or perhaps a plate of cheeses, especially goat cheese.
Imported by Boutique Wine Collection, Philadelphia, PA and distributed here by Central Distributors, Lewiston, ME. Available at RSVP, Whole Foods, Old Port Wine Merchants and Miyake Restaurant - Portland; Pineland Farms Market - New Gloucester; Forage Market - Lewiston; Oak Hill Beverage - Scarborough and Downeast Wines in Kennebunkport.
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