Disznókő Tokaji Dry Furmint 2023 — A crisp, mineral-driven Hungarian white bursting with citrus, white peach, and floral notes. Vibrant acidity and saline freshness make it perfect for seafood, salads, or enjoying chilled on a sunny day. Elegant, refreshing, and unmistakably Tokaj.

James Suckling | JS 92
Published: Oct 8, 2024

Very attractive nose with notes of dried lemons, orange blossoms, dried herbs, and crushed stones. Medium-bodied, textural and crisp on a lively, energetic palate. I like the tension and crunchiness. Refreshing, citrusy finish. Drink now.

Vivino | Vivino 3.7

Pale yellow with the greenish tint typical of the Furmint grape. Fresh and aromatic with hints of white flowers and grapefruit. A palate of exotic fruits with pear and quince followed by a lingering mineral, salty finish. Refreshingly elegant.

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Characteristics of the vintage
A great vintage. The year was warm but not excessively so, and relatively wet, unlike 2022. Mild winter, cool and wet spring followed by a capricious summer weather with more rain than usual. It led to a perfect ripening at mid- September. We have some very fine dry white wines that are fruit-driven, fresh and well-balanced, as well as rich and complex Aszú wines produced by excellent botrytisation.

Harvest
Manual harvest of fully ripened, healthy bunches in small boxes of 20 kg (44 lbs) between the 13th and 22nd of September. Many different plots of the Disznókő vineyard were harvested and vinified separately.

Vinification
The fruits of the different plots were vinified separately. The grapes were full bunch pressed (directly without destemming), allowed to settle for a night and then fermented in stainless steel vats at a temperature controlled between 16-18°C (61-64 F). No malolactic fermentation.

Maturing
The different lots were blended in November and the wine was aged on its fine lees in stainless steel vats for 4 months. Bottled in March 2024 in 750 ml Tokaji bottle with glass stoppers.

Tasting notes
Light straw yellow robe with green reflex. Fresh, fruity nose with almond, white peach, stone fruits, pear aromas together with some floral and vegetal hints like hay. On the palate, it reveals a crisp acidity with saline notes. This wine is medium bodied, offering a pleasant texture, with a good mineral finish.

Serving
Disznókő Tokaji Dry Furmint 2023 is an exceedingly drinkable wine perfect for so many occasions; quenching your thirst on a hot summer's day, the perfect companion to light meals, great for an evening with friends around the barbecue.
Excellent as an aperitif, with fish and light sauces (e.g. herring) or seafood (superb with oysters and caviar), as well as poultry, game birds and salads.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 12.78% ABV
Closure: Glass stopper
Harvest/Vintage: Hand-harvested between 13 and 22 September 2023
Oak: No oak ageing; matured in stainless steel tanks
Varietals: 100% Furmint
Farming/Vineyard: Healthy, fully ripened grapes selected from different plots of the Disznókő vineyard; harvested separately
Winemaking: Whole-bunch pressed, settled overnight and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats at 16–18°C. No malolactic fermentation
Maturation: Blended in November and aged on fine lees in stainless steel for 4 months. Bottled in March 2024
Winemaker/Producer: László Mészáros / Disznókő
Region/Appellation: Tokaj, Hungary
Classification: Tokaji PDO – Dry White Wine

Serving Temperature: 10°C
Decanting: Not required. Enjoy immediately after opening
Food Pairing: Oysters, seafood, fish with light sauces, poultry, game birds and fresh salads