Organic Furmint "Zomborka"

The Tokaji Organic Furmint “Zomborka” 2024 from Gróf Degenfeld is an organic, certified vegan wine that expresses the mineral clarity and tension of the Zomborka vineyard site in Mezőzombor. The soil consists mainly of brown forest soil with loess pockets, underlain by rhyolite and rhyolite tuff. On the upper third of the slope, the brown forest soil has been eroded, revealing nutrient-rich rhyolite tuff – a key element for the distinctive structure of this Furmint.

The vineyards were replanted between 1999 and 2002, with modern row spacing and two-bud spur pruning, yielding approximately 1.5 kg per vine. The entire estate has been managed organically since 2009.

The year 2024 began with a sudden warming, causing bud break to occur two weeks earlier than the long-term average. Until the end of July, the region experienced warm, rain-heavy, Mediterranean-like weather, followed by a dry August. In the final days of August, healthy, balanced grape clusters were harvested for the estate wines.

The must was fermented in 500-liter oak barrels at 14–16 °C. The wine then matured on fine lees for six months in the same barrels, being occasionally stirred. Bottling took place on 30 January 2025.

In the glass, the wine shows a pale straw yellow color. The nose combines fresh apple aromas with subtle hints from barrel aging. On the palate, apple and mineral notes emerge, supported by a clear structure and a medium finish.

Pairs well with poultry and pork dishes, grilled king oyster mushrooms, roasted root vegetables, or a citrus-infused vegan risotto.

Ideal serving temperature: 11 °C.

ANALYTICAL DATA
Variety: 100% Furmint
Type: dry
Alcohol: 13%
Residual sugar: 7.4 g/l
Total acidity: 6.2 g/l
Certification: organic, vegan
Terroir: Zomborka vineyard, Mezőzombor
Bottling date: 30 January 2025