Tokaj PDOHárslevelüEUR 12-17 retail
One of the few budget-tier bottles in Tokaj to showcase Hárslevelü as a single-variety dry wine rather than defaulting to Furmint. Hárslevelü delivers a rounder, more floral and linden-blossom aromatic profile compared to the more austere Furmint, offering a distinct stylistic alternative at a comparable price point.
Tip: Hárslevelü is often underappreciated relative to Furmint; this bottling is an excellent way to taste the difference between Tokaj's two principal varieties side by side.
Tokaj PDOFurmintEUR 10-14 retail
Grand Tokaj is the cooperative winery drawing on fruit from multiple Hegyalja producers, and their entry Furmint represents the most accessible price tier in the entire region. Clean, fresh and correctly dry with citrus and mild stone-fruit character; the best option for a first-time Tokaj dry Furmint purchase in a Hungarian supermarket.
Tip: Grand Tokaj's volume production means their entry Furmint is the most shelf-stable and consistently available Tokaj wine in Hungarian retail; it illustrates the regional baseline style well.
Tokaj PDO Late HarvestFurmint, HárslevelüEUR 12-18 retail
Royal Tokaji's entry-level Late Harvest is the gateway to the producer's portfolio, made from Furmint and Hárslevelü with residual sweetness from naturally late-harvested grapes. Fresh apricot and citrus peel on a lively acid backbone; approachable sweetness without Aszú complexity.
Tip: The Late Harvest serves well as a dessert wine by the glass for under EUR 15 at Budapest wine bars; it is the best value introduction to Royal Tokaji's house style.
Tokaj PDOFurmintEUR 14-20 retail
The dry Furmint entry-level from the AXA-owned Disznókő estate. Vibrant lime-and-green-apple freshness with the region's characteristic mineral and taut acid structure. A reliable example of modern Tokaj dry white that represents the region accessibly at under EUR 20.
Tip: Chill well before serving; the high natural acidity of Tokaj Furmint needs 30 minutes in an ice bucket to open its citrus aromatics fully.
Tokaj PDOFurmintEUR 15-22 retail
The Mandolás is Oremus's dry Furmint from the Mandolás vineyard plot in Tolcsva, one of the estate's key parcels. The wine carries a floral-herbal lift from the Furmint vine alongside stone-fruit and almond notes that give the wine its name. A consistent budget-tier dry Tokaj offering from a producer of deep heritage.
Tip: The Mandolás vineyard sits on the south-facing tuff slopes immediately behind the Oremus cellar; ask for the vineyard explanation during any cellar visit.
Tokaj PDOFurmintEUR 12-17 retail
Patricius produces a well-regarded dry Furmint from their Bodrogkisfalud estate, offering fresh citrus and mineral expression with the characteristic Tokaj acid spine. It represents some of the best value in the entire region at under EUR 17, with consistent quality across vintages.
Tip: Patricius is one of the larger Hegyalja family estates and offers solid value across its entire range; the dry Furmint is the entry point but the Late Harvest also exceeds its price category.