and beyond Furmint Hungary’s other key grape varieties

Part of Hungary’s charm is its sheer diversity – it’s not easy to sum the nation up in a grape or two. Not all of Hungary’s local grapes are capable of high quality – for example, Irsai Olivér and Cserszegi Fűszeres are both best drunk young for their grapey, exotic aromatics. But Hungary grows several grapes that can offer real quality and excitement.

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The second most important grape in Tokaj, often the seductive partner of steely Furmint in both sweet and dry blends owing