Review: 2022 Disznoko Furmint Tokaji Dry
Furmint is a classic Hungarian grape most noteworthy for its use in sweet Tokaji wines — but it’s also used in dry winemaking, as in this example from Disznoko. If you like American viognier, you might want to give a Hungarian furmint a try!
Extremely aromatic and very floral, this wine is one of the most acidic wines I’ve tasted in recent memory, an exploration of perfumed jasmine, sandalwood, and honeysuckle, quite sharp and biting. A lemon-lime note gives the finish even more acidity, slowly segueing from there into notes of lavender and, ultimately, a surprising hint of vanilla. While aggressive up top, the conclusion reveals itself as more versatile than you’d think. I’d happily dig into this again, though the pairing needs serious consideration. (Tonight’s dish was salmon with everything bagel spice.)
A- / $15
2022 Disznoko Furmint Tokaji Dry
$15
