Is Furmint a red or white grape variety?

Furmint is a white wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.

What does Furmint smell and taste like?

Signature aromas of Furmint include green apple, quince and lime. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Medium alcohol.

What is Furmint most often confused with in blind tasting?

Furmint is most commonly confused with Riesling, Chenin Blanc and Gewurztraminer. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.

Where is Furmint grown?

Classic regions for Furmint include Tokaj, Somlo and Eger.

Furmint — varietal dossier

Structural pillars

Acidity

High

Body

Medium

Alcohol

Medium

Color intensity

Pale

Aromatic intensity

Medium(+)

Recognition cues

First checks

Start with high acidity and apple-quince profile in both dry and sweet contexts.
Look for smoky mineral cues before defaulting to Riesling or Chenin Blanc.

Confidence signals

High acidity with quince-apple profile
Smoky mineral character

Aromas

Signature

green applequincelime

Common

honeywet stonesmoke

Occasional

ginger

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

Classic regions: Tokaj · Somlo · Eger
Classic styles: High-acid mineral dry Tokaj white · Noble-rot sweet Tokaji base grape
Style examples: Dry Tokaji Furmint · Tokaji Aszu blend component

Common questions

Is Furmint a red or white grape variety?: Furmint is a white wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Furmint smell and taste like?: Signature aromas of Furmint include green apple, quince and lime. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Medium alcohol.
What is Furmint most often confused with in blind tasting?: Furmint is most commonly confused with Riesling, Chenin Blanc and Gewurztraminer. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Furmint grown?: Classic regions for Furmint include Tokaj, Somlo and Eger.