Bott Frigyes Furmint 2021

Bott Frigyes grows grapes on the volcanic soils of Južnoslovenská’s subregion of Muzsla Hill, where the Danube River sets the border between Slovakia and Hungary for nearly 150km. Vines are cultivated organically and biodynamically (uncertified) and are low-cropping. Ambient fermentation takes place in wooden barrels and amphorae. Most of the wines are bottled unfiltered with a minimal addition of sulphur.

This dry Furmint is something else. Firstly, it’s not hugely aromatic. It gently invites with flint, curd, bread dough and nuts. Understated. Mouthwatering acidity, detailed, silky-smooth feel. Almost feathery touch. Mineral. It continues with chamomile tea, yellow grapefruit tang and a long-long dusty crushed slate finish. Reminds of a tonic water sensation, the lively, lifted mouthfeel. There’s a bit of everything here, a touch of sweetness, umami, flint, fine dusty texture and chewy acidity. Perfect drink.

95 points

Drink : 2023 - 2031+

Kasia Sobiesiak, The Wine Front