BALASSA Tokaji Furmint 2023
Tokaji Furmint from the award-winning Balassa Winery, this stylish wine blends 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 dry white wine, reflecting the complexity of Tokaj.
Food Pairing
A great accompaniment to seafood and risotto, or try it with a gourmet pasta. It pairs well with smoked cheese, such as a traditional Parenica, or serve it alongside a charcuterie board.
Serving temperature: 12-14°C
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
Balassa Winery, Tokaj
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.
