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This unique terroir, sheltered by the Carpathians, benefits from a continental microclimate with misty autumns conducive to noble rot and the expression of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"669\"\u003eFurmint\u003c\/strong\u003e grape variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"1048\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA true Furmint expert, he works each plot independently: manual harvesting, rigorous selection and artisanal vinification (stainless steel vats, French barrels). His objective is clear: to reveal the singularity of each lieu-dit (like Szent Tamás, Bebtsek or Mezés Mály Villő), by vinifying \u003cstrong data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003emicro-cuvées\u003c\/strong\u003e of rare precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1830\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e The estate is part of the prestigious history of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003eTokaji\u003c\/strong\u003e , heir to the Roman vineyards, royal property, notably celebrated by Louis XIV: \"wine of kings\". By combining tradition, respectful viticulture and plot innovation, István Balassa contributes to writing a new page in Hungarian viticulture, where the precise expression of the terroir and oenological modernity meet.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"balassa-tokaji-furmint-duck-hongrie","title":"Balassa - Tokaji Furmint Duck - 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis wine is made from 100% Furmint, the king grape of the Tokaji region. The grapes come from a \u003cstrong data-end=\"189\" data-start=\"157\"\u003eblend of 5 plots\u003c\/strong\u003e on volcanic soils rich in clay, rhyolite and tuff. 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The palate is taut, mineral and saline, leaving an impression of purity and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Dionis","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":54902841409884,"sku":null,"price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Set of 3 bottles (75cl)","offer_id":54902841442652,"sku":null,"price":53.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/0032\/0643\/files\/Balassa-DryFurmint-Hongrie.png?v=1720800079"},{"product_id":"balassa-tokaji-betsek-furmint-hongrie","title":"Balassa - Tokaji Furmint Betsek - 2024","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"120\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBetsek\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"9\" data-end=\"35\"\u003eFurmint\u003c\/strong\u003e cuvée originates from the prestigious \u003cstrong data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"92\"\u003eBetsek\u003c\/strong\u003e terroir in the Tokaj region. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"169\"\u003eFurmint\u003c\/strong\u003e grape variety is grown there on the volcanic slopes of Mád. 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This exceptional dry white wine comes exclusively from the prestigious \u003cstrong data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"528\"\u003eSzent Tamás\u003c\/strong\u003e cru, one of the most renowned vineyards in the region, located on the slopes of the municipality of \u003cstrong data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"626\"\u003eMád\u003c\/strong\u003e , in the heart of the historic vineyard listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The vineyard benefits from a complex soil composed of \u003cstrong data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"992\"\u003erhyolitic volcanic tuffs\u003c\/strong\u003e , enriched with red clay, quartz and zeolites. 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Ageing on fine lees continues for \u003cstrong\u003e7 months\u003c\/strong\u003e , in order to give the wine structure, texture and complexity, while preserving the freshness and precision of the fruit. 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