Ep 160 Furmint and the dry wines of Tokaji with Zoltán Kovács, Winery Director for Royal Tokaji (Part 1)

To download the transcript CLICK HERE   Join us in this episode as we journey through the vineyards of Hungary with Zoltán Kovács, the Winery Director of Royal Tokaji. While renowned for their Botrytized sweet wines, today, we're shifting gears to delve into the world of still wines. Zoltán shines a spotlight on Hungary's main white grape, the iconic Furmint, unraveling its unique flavors and the rich tales it tells in every bottle. But our exploration doesn't stop at Furmint; we'll also uncover the charms of other Hungarian white grapes, including the delightful Hárslevelű. Learn about the Tokaji region's climate, geography, and the stories woven into its terroir. Before we dive into the sweetness of Royal Tokaji's renowned Botrytized wines, let's savor the complexities of Hungary's still wines.   This episode is sponsored by Wickham Wines, A small business themselves focusing on top quality wines. Do yourself a favour, and go check out their online store for their amazing collection! Use the code EATSLEEP10 for 10% off your first order. If you want to skip ahead:   04.59: Tokaji V Tokaj   06.46: Climate and terroir in Tokaj, Hungary   10.05: Challenges of being a Tokaji Winemaker   16.23: The Furmint grape variety   17.18: Tasting Royal Tokaji 'Dry Tokaji' 2021 £9.99* Mix 6 Majestic   23.45: Tasting the Royal Tokaji Dulovalogatas Vineyard Selection 2017  $25 Redwaggonshope.com   25.31: Acidity - the Furmint signature component   27.58: Terroir of Mézes Mály in Tarcal   29.50: Tasting the Royal Tokaji Mézes Mály 2018 £24.95 Cellar Door Wines   32.52: Food pairings with Furmint Wines   35.36: The Hárslevelű grape variety   37.21: Tasting the Royal Tokaji Hárslevelű 2019 £24.95 Cellar Door Wines Any thoughts or questions, do email me: [email protected] Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat   If you fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Until next time, Cheers to you! ------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- THE EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT PODCAST HAS BEEN FEATURED IN DECANTER MAGAZINE, RADIO TIMES AND FEED SPOT AS THE 6TH BEST UK WINE MAKING PODCAST