Wine basics
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Sight, aroma and taste: a practical way to pay attention to what is in your glass without getting lost in jargon.
traditional Hungarian variety
Furmint
A late-ripening, high-acid variety central to Tokaj and Somló.
white
Aroma and flavour
applequincecitrus
Typical regions
Tokaj · Nagy-Somló
Sources
- Magyar Bormarketing Ügynökség: Grape varieties Accessed: 2026-09-12
- Julius Kühn-Institut: Vitis International Variety Catalogue Accessed: 2026-09-12
Acidity5/5
Body4/5
Food pairing
roast fish, poultry, mature cheese
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