Demeter Zoltán Orange Wine Furmint 2017

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Furmint

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Citrus Fruit, Herbal, Stone Fruit, and Tropical Fruit, Sweet Spice

BODY: Medium +
DRYNESS: Very Dry
ACIDITY: High
TANNIN: Medium -
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Origin: Tokaj, Hungary

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Furmint

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WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
Herb-crusted fish, roast rabbit leg with thyme, Shepherd's pie

ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Sushi, dumplings

Description

Demeter Zoltán Orange Wine Furmint 2017

Demeter Zoltán Orange Wine Furmint has a deep and shimmering yellow-orange colour. Beautifully intoxicating nose of candied pineapple, mango and orange peels. The dry palate has a vivid acidity and slightly oily mouthfeel. Unique taste of peaches, herbs and ripe tropical fruits with a rustic note on the finish.

100% Furmint. The fruit comes from Demeter Zoltán's 7 hectares of vineyards throughout the Tokaj region. Loess-soil vineyards at an altitude of approximately 170 meters.

Wine fermentation and maturation takes place in the cellar of a historic house built in 1790 in the town of Tokaj. The wine ages in small barrels.

Dry & Yeasty Whites

Open tank fermentation, lees stirring, pumping over and racking can all play a role during vinification, while oxidative aging in allows gradual air contact with the wine. Oak barrels & concrete tanks are most often used for such styles, and the more intense styles are often made under flor

Expect notes of yeasty umami notes, as well as almon, dried apricot, and salinity