Royal Tokaji Winery was founded in 1990 when a group of 60 vineyard owners and international investors, led by Hugh Johnson, the renowned British author and wine historian, came together. From the outset, the goal was to revitalize the wines of one of the most renowned wine regions in history and bring them back to international recognition. Of the 107 hectares of vineyards, 54 hectares are located in four First Growths (Mézes Mály, Sz. Tamás, Nyulászó, and Betsek) and has been considered one of the largest in the region since the early 18th century. The 13th-century cellars provide the perfect environment for aging the wines. The wines are exported to over 30 countries and have received over 100 international awards.
The soils are predominantly clay or loess with a volcanic content, providing a good foundation for the vines. The grapes are all hand-picked and then transported in small boxes to the wine cellars. Here, the bunches are destemmed, pressed, and fermented for a few hours in the presses. After pressing, the must ferments in stainless steel tanks at 17 degrees Celsius using our own yeasts. Before bottling, the wine was kept on fine lees in stainless steel tanks to preserve the wine's fresh fruitiness and aromas.
The Dry Furmint has a light green color in the glass, immediately revealing a fresh, aromatic nose. It's crisp and dry with notes of spice accompanied by floral aromas and a long finish. A delicious aperitif wine, it also pairs beautifully with fish dishes or white meat.
