What could be better than Furmint Day? Wait, what’s that? What is Furmint? Ahhhh, good question.
Furmint is a white grape indigenous to Hungary. It has traditionally been one of the two primary grapes in Tokaji (which used to be known as Tokay, sometimes Royal Tokay). Typically this is a sweet dessert wine, anywhere from slightly sweet to very sweet. But Furmint also makes an excellent dry white wine.
We like Furmint, and you can read a review we did on one by clicking here. We also think this entire concept is kind of fun, so we are planning to open a bottle of Furmint on February 1st. Here are a few fact on the day and the grape:
When did Furmint Day start? – that would be on February 1st, as this will be the first one.
Who Started Furmint Day? – some person in Hungary we do not know.
Why Did They Start Frumint Day? – we assume to raise awareness and eventually generate sales. We support that as we like Furmint.
You can learn more about this at https://www.furmintday.com/#en/join-us. If you like the idea, like Furmint, like trying new wines or any combination of these then open a bottle on Wednesday and Tweet to #furmintday. We’ll be doing exactly that, although we have to go find a bottle. It’s not something every wine shop carries.
Maybe in a few years it will be though, and Furmint Day will be widely celebrated.
Stranger things have happened.
A votre sante!
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