This Furmint is beautifully fresh, with zesty citrus notes that are perfectly complemented by a flinty minerality. A delicate hint of white floral scent adds elegance and nuance, while the crisp acidity gives the wine a lively, refreshing finish. Its balance of freshness and complexity makes it a refined, well-structured expression that’s both elegant and invigorating.

Winemaker | Frigyes Bott

Region | Garam Valley, Slovakia

Variety | Furmint

Viticulture | Organic with biodynamic practices

Soil | Volcanic Andesite with a mix of chalk and clay

Altitude | 250 m

Age of the vines | 10 years

Bottles made | 1500 bottles

Vinification

After hand harvest the bunches are pressed as whole in a vertical basket press. Then, the juice is transferred by gravity to various sizes (225l, 300l and 400l) of Zemplén oak barrels. This is where it ferments spontaneously and ages on the lees for 8 months.

2022 was a warm year with sufficient amount of rain. It brought out really healthy crop, which resulted in wines with great concentration and elegance. One of the best vintages of the last decade for the Bott family.