Ratings
WS 92 · D 90.
Identity
| Producer | Oremus |
| Year | 2023 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 100% Furmint |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Clear, bright white with subtle green hues. |
| Aroma | Aromatic bouquet with citrus, lime, green apple, white flowers, subtle tropical fruit, and a hint of spicy herbal notes. |
| Palate | Medium-bodied with bold acidity, fresh natural acidity, mineral-driven, with juicy dessert apple flavors, waxy texture, and a pleasing saline note. |
| Finish | Long, elegant, and clean finish with a transparent, limpid character. |
| Food Pairing | Seafood, grilled white fish, poultry, fresh salads, soft cheeses. |
| Serving Temp | 10-12°C |
| Aging Potential | 5-10 years. |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 13.5 |
| Aging Process | Fermented partly in new Hungarian oak barrels (136-litre small barrels) and partly in stainless steel tanks; 70% aged in oak barrels for 3 months with weekly lees stirring (batonnage), then 3 months resting; maturation in 136 and 210 litre barrels. |
| Fermentation | Fermented 8-12 days in wooden barrels and stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness and complexity. |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 150-300 |
| Soil | volcanic soil |
| Vine Age | 25 |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Hand-harvested into tiny baskets to avoid crushing grapes prematurely, from September 13 to October 1. |
Interesting facts
| Produced by Oremus, part of the Tempos Vega Sicilia group, pioneering dry Furmint wines in the Tokaj region, Hungary's historic vineyard Mandolás exclusively planted with Furmint. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |