Betsek Tokaji Furmint

The grapes that go into the making of this outstanding Furmint are selected from the single Betsek vineyard, which was planted in the 1970’s. Betsek is renowned for its pronounced mineral quality which blends well with the characteristics of Furmint. It is made in small amounts, only in the best vintages since 2008. Its winemaking process is the same as that of their Estate wine. The wine is fermented and matured in 300 L Hungarian oak casks (50% new, 50% two yrs. old casks) for 10-12 months before being filled into bottles. This is a complex wine with a salty mineral taste, creamy texture and a bouquet of citrus, ripe pear, flowers and a hint of green tea.

The end-of-summer sun shines low. The scent of Betsek, pineapple and pears sprinkled with vanilla, drifts from the vineyard. The Betsek bees work merrily around us. Tasting it, they are not disappointed either, with pineapple and pears, and the terroir’s subtle minerals. A very refined and lovely Furmint.