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.
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.
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.
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.
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.