Tokaji Furmint Demi-Sec 2022

Wine Description for Tokaji Furmint Demi-Sec 2022 from Királyudvar

Colour & Appearance

Pale yellow with distinctive green reflections – a youthful, vibrant presence in the glass that underscores the vintage’s freshness.

Nose

Fascinatingly multi-layered: pear, apple and quince compote form the fruit-driven foundation, whilst candied ginger, honey and pale flowers add sweet accents. Particularly appealing are the spicy notes of anise and the earthy hints of pine and tree bark. A saline minerality lends depth to the bouquet and whets the appetite for the first sip.

Palate

Here the true class of this demi-sec reveals itself: the residual sweetness is brilliantly counterbalanced by saline minerality and vibrant acidity. Dry-edged notes of grapefruit and bitter orange provide tension and drinking flow. The texture is powerful and multi-layered, yet never heavy-handed – a balancing act that exemplifies great Furmint.

Finish

Long, mineral-driven and with a pleasant bitterness that invites the next sip. The sweet-saline tension remains present and underscores the wine’s considerable ageing potential.

Terroir & Origin

From the legendary wine region of Tokaj in north-eastern Hungary, where volcanic soils and a unique microclimate produce wines of extraordinary minerality. Királyudvar ranks among the pioneers of biodynamic viticulture in the region.

Grape Variety & Vinification

A blend of Furmint and Hárslevelű, cultivated 100% biodynamically. Spontaneous fermentation and 18 months‘ ageing in Slavonian oak lend the wine complexity and structure without overwhelming its varietal freshness.

Food Pairing Suggestions

A versatile food companion: excellent with pan-fried char, pike-perch with saffron sauce, scallops, foie gras, mature Comté or Asian dishes with sweet-and-sour notes. Also a pleasure on its own.

Special Features

A wine that showcases the modern interpretation of Tokaji Furmint – less sweet than traditional late-harvest selections, yet with characteristic complexity and impressive ageing potential of 10+ years. Biodynamic viticulture at Királyudvar is not marketing but lived philosophy.