Structure

Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 7 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs7 yrs9 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

What it pairs with

  • Freshwater fish soup
    The wine's fresh citrus and mineral character complement Hungary's traditional halászlé.
  • Fresh goat's cheese
    Tangy soft cheese and the wine's crisp acidity mirror each other.
  • Oysters
    Classic high-acid dry white and bivalve pairing; mineral salinity in both.

How to serve Oremus Tokaji Furmint

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Freshwater fish soup, Fresh goat's cheese, Oysters. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Oremus's multi-vineyard estate Furmint has been produced since the first commercial vintage under Vega Sicilia ownership, offering an accessible introduction to the estate's dry wine style before the Mandolás single-vineyard tier.

  1. 1993: First Tokaji Furmint produced under Vega Sicilia ownership

Facts

Producer
Tokaj Oremus · visiting guide
Grapes
Furmint
Classification
Tokaj PDO
Oak
Stainless steel with minimal oak contact
ABV
13.0%
Price
€15-25 at retail
Drinking window
2-7 from vintage
First vintage
1993

Frequently asked about Oremus Tokaji Furmint

When should I drink Oremus Tokaji Furmint?

Drink 2-7 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Oremus Tokaji Furmint?

Freshwater fish soup is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Fresh goat's cheese and Oysters. The wine's fresh citrus and mineral character complement Hungary's traditional halászlé.

What grapes are in Oremus Tokaji Furmint?

The blend is Furmint. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.

Tags

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