Underdog Grape · Hungary

Furmint

Hungary's most famous grape spent centuries behind sweet Tokaji. The dry version is the reason to pay attention: high-acid, smoky, and built to age.

Tasting profile
Green apple and Meyer lemon over a low current of woodsmoke, with acidity that keeps the whole thing standing upright for a decade.
Where it grows
Tokaj, Hungary
Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Tokaj, Hungary

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