The SOMLÓI fkt Furmint 2023 is a white wine made from 100% Furmint grapes from the Somló region of Hungary, known for its high mineral content. It is fresh, citrusy, with quince and pear notes, herbal and animal skin undertones, and a mineral-driven palate. The wine is hand-harvested, naturally fermented in Hungarian oak barrels, and aged for 10 months in used oak and 8 months in tanks before bottling.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Quince, ripe pear, herbs, and a hint of animal skin.
- Palate: Fresh, citrusy elements combined with quince and pear.
- Finish: Fresh and easy to drink, making it a good conversational wine.
Key Features
- Producer: Fekete Pince Somló
- Grape Variety: 100% Furmint
- Terroir: Somló, Hungary, a region known for its volcanic soil
- Vintage: 2023
- Flavor Profile: Fresh, citrusy, with notes of quince, pear, herbs, and a hint of animal skin
- Texture: Mineral, with a cool, grippy mouthfeel
- Alc.: 12%
Vinification and Maturation
- Harvest: Hand-harvested in mid-September.
- Fermentation: Natural fermentation in 1000-liter Hungarian oak barrels.
- Maturation: 10 months in used 1000-liter oak barrels, followed by 8 months in tanks.
- Bottling: Unfiltered and bottled without sulfur.
Crafted by Fekete winery with 4,3ha vineyard on the southern slopes of Somló Hill, Somló, Western Hungary.
