SauskaFurmint Birsalmás 2019

Product code: 18975
£30.90 inc VAT
Hungary
White Wine from
Tokaj, Hungary
Country
Country: Hungary
Region
Region: Tokaj
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Sauska
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Rakaczki Gábor
Grape
Grape: Furmint
Grape: 100% Furmint
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Country
Country: Hungary
Region
Region: Tokaj
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Sauska
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Rakaczki Gábor
Grape
Grape: Furmint
Grape: 100% Furmint

Product Notes

Sauska Furmint Birsalmás is a delicious white wine originating from the Tokaj wine-growing region in Hungary. It is made from the Furmint grape variety, renowned for producing complex and age-worthy wines. The grapes are picked from the Birsalmás vineyard, which sits on volcanic soils and benefits from a warm climate, resulting in a wine with a rich and zesty character. On the nose, notes of ripe peach, lime and orange blossom combine with hints of honey and minerality. On the palate, it is beautifully balanced, with a refreshing acidity and a long, smooth finish. This wine pairs well with a variety of dishes, from light salads to rich seafood and creamy cheeses.

Tasting Notes

An amazingly complex wine. Pineapple and pear lead the aromas with hints of mint. The palate shows richness and depth, with creamy notes and pistachio nuts, balanced with an amazing fresh streak of acidity. An outstanding example of what the Furmint grape can achieve as a dry wine.

About the Winery

Sauska

Sauska, a Hungarian wine brand, is a family-owned label that aims to give recognition to the Hungarian wines across the globe. Great care is given to growing and processing grapes with no disruption to the environment at all. In the wineries, the team makes use of natural gravity to process the grapes. With the help of an expert winemaking and viticultural team, Sauska grows indigenous and international grape varietals with equal ease. Currently, Sauska owns and operates two wineries in Tokaj and Villany.

Tokaj

Tokaj is a complex and rich region, where wines have been crafted with utmost elegance for the past two decades. It is the richest wine-producing region of Hungary. The vineyards where Sauska grows its grapes in Tokaj are the following:

  • Medve – Located at 250m above sea level; Pinot Noir, Sargamuskotaly, Furmint and Harslevelu
  • Uragya – Grows Furmint and harslevelu
  • Padihegy – Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Furmint, Harslevelu, Sauvignon Blanc
  • Birsalmas – Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Furmint
  • Istenhegy – Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Furmint
  • Dorgo – Pinot Noir, Furmint

Villany

The vineyards in this beautiful, serene and diverse region that Sauska uses for its wines are:

  • Ordogarok – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Kadarka
  • Kopar – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Kekfrankos and Cabernet Franc
  • Makar – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Kekfrankos, Portugieser, Cabernet Franc and Kadarka
  • Konkoly – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Franc

Some of the popular wines from this label are:

Sauska Furmint  - Made from the dry Furmint varietal grown in Tokaj region, this one contains 13% alcohol and is dominated by mint and chamomile scents.

Sauska Extra Brut – Sparkling wine made from a blend of 50% Furmint, 25% Harslevelu and 25% Chardonnay; contains 12% alcohol

Sauska Cabernet Franc – Red and dry wine made from 100% Cabernet Franc grown in the Villany region; contains 14.5% alcohol

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