Here’s the 14th installment of The Wine Chef’s December “Advent Calendar” wine series.
Királyudvar Tokaji Furmint Sec 2020
Hungary’s Tokaj region is famous for its sweet aszú wines, once dubbed “the wine of kings and the king of wines” by Louis XIV. But the Furmint grape, key to these sweet wines, shines just as brightly in dry whites, which are finally gaining well-deserved attention.
Dry Furmint is known for its spicy, sometimes smoky aromas, a rich mid-palate, and refreshing acidity that makes them incredibly food-friendly.
As British wine expert Tim Atkin puts it, Furmint is like a “white grape supergroup,” combining the aromatic punch of Sauvignon Blanc, the richness of Chardonnay, and the crisp minerality of Riesling—all in one glass.