Ep 160 Furmint and the dry wines of Tokaji with Zoltán Kovács, Winery Director for Royal Tokaji (Part 1)

2023-12-11

To download the transcript CLICK HERE Join us in this episode as we journey through the vineyards of Hungary with Zoltán Kovács, the Winery Director of Royal Tokaji. While renowned for their Botrytized sweet wines, today, we're shifting gears to delve into the world of still wines. Zoltán shines a spotlight on Hungary's main white grape, the iconic Furmint, unraveling its unique flavors and the rich tales it tells in every bottle. But our exploration doesn't stop at Furmint; we'll also uncover the charms of other Hungarian white gra...

To download the transcript CLICK HERE

Join us in this episode as we journey through the vineyards of Hungary with Zoltán Kovács, the Winery Director of Royal Tokaji. While renowned for their Botrytized sweet wines, today, we're shifting gears to delve into the world of still wines. Zoltán shines a spotlight on Hungary's main white grape, the iconic Furmint, unraveling its unique flavors and the rich tales it tells in every bottle.

But our exploration doesn't stop at Furmint; we'll also uncover the charms of other Hungarian white grapes, including the delightful Hárslevelű. Learn about the Tokaji region's climate, geography, and the stories woven into its terroir. Before we dive into the sweetness of Royal Tokaji's renowned Botrytized wines, let's savor the complexities of Hungary's still wines.

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If you want to skip ahead:

04.59: Tokaji V Tokaj

06.46: Climate and terroir in Tokaj, Hungary

10.05: Challenges of being a Tokaji Winemaker

16.23: The Furmint grape variety

17.18: Tasting Royal Tokaji 'Dry Tokaji' 2021 £9.99* Mix 6 Majestic

23.45: Tasting the Royal Tokaji Dulovalogatas Vineyard Selection 2017 $25 Redwaggonshope.com

25.31: Acidity - the Furmint signature component

27.58: Terroir of Mézes Mály in Tarcal

29.50: Tasting the Royal Tokaji Mézes Mály 2018 £24.95 Cellar Door Wines

32.52: Food pairings with Furmint Wines

35.36: The Hárslevelű grape variety