Furmint February is returning to the UK in 2022 and this year will include a tasting in Edinburgh as well as London.
Following on from their great success promoting Hungary’s flagship grape variety over the last few years, Wines of Hungary UK will be organising a series of activities this February to increase awareness of Furmint amongst the trade and consumers in the UK.
London Tasting
Monday 21st February at Merchant Taylors’ Hall, London EC2.
Over 150 sparkling, dry and sweet Furmint wines from 38 producers will be available to taste – some of which are seeking representation in the UK. Producers include Royal Tokaji, Szepsy, Barta, Patricius, Zsirai, Dereszla, Tokaj Hetszolo, Grand Tokaj, Disznoko, Tokaj Nobilis, Sanzon Tokaj, Pajzos, Gizella, Kolonics and Gilvesy. This year, ten new producers will be in attendance showing Furmint (and a couple of their friends) from Tokaj, Somlo, Balaton and Eger wine regions.
To keep numbers COVID-safe, Wines of Hungary will hold two sessions and encourage members of the trade and media to register in advance for a specific session:
Session 1: 11am-2pm
Session 2: 2.30-5.30pm
Two masterclasses will take place:
• 11:30 – Furmint and Terroir, focus on single vineyards – Dr Caroline Gilby MW;
• 2pm – Sparkling Furmint, introducing Furmint bubbles – Dr Orsi Szentkiralyi
If you would like to sign up to attend one of the masterclasses, please email eleanor@randr.co.uk with your name, role and company, clearly stating which masterclass you would like to attend, and we will add your name to the list. Please note that places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
