MA'D Moser, MM55 Furmint Dry, Tokaj, Hungary, 2021

Producer Profile

Robert Mondavi said ‘a vision always comes first’....

In 2022, it was just such a vision that led to a collaboration between Lenz Moser, Rita Takaro, Karoly Kovas (owner of the famed Ma’d Wines) and winemaker Gabor Urban to re-invent dry Furmint from Tokaj under the Mád Moser project. Their goal was to bring an exciting new interpretation of dry Furmint from one of the great, yet forgotten, wine regions to the world’s attention. Tokaj’s importance dates back to the early 16th century, when its wines became a status symbol among the aristocracy of Europe. All this was forgotten during the Communist era, when the vineyards were nationalized and tasked with producing cheap wine in bulk, but was rediscovered in the 1990s, when foreign investment poured in and local winemakers once again focused on making quality wines. Those from Mád Moser display great freshness, complexity and structure combined with the unique individual character of Hungary’s most famous grape. Slowly but surely, they are helping the country to regain its place among the world’s great wine-producing nations.

Viticulture

Picked from the highly regarded PDO classified vineyards of Szent Tamás, Nyúlászó and Király, where soils are composed of volcanic rocks and clay minerals from the South-Zemplén Mountains, primarily zolite and riolit.

Winemaking

Fermented and aged for 8 months in 300 L Hungarian oak barrel (70% new oak) with varying levels of toast, to enhance the wines complexity. With vanilla notes that temper the vivid acidity of Furmint and blends seamlessly with the considerable minerality and extract of this cuvee.

Tasting Note

A wine with broad appeal, capturing harmony and complexity in a very fresh and youthful form. Winemaking takes a hedonistic approach to create an aspirational oaked Furmint to be enjoyed from the first sip. Fruit driven, luscious and pleasing on the palate … this is a wine you will want to drink as well as savour!

Food Matching

Incredible drinkability, this is wonderful with grilled lobster, pork belly and even Moroccan tagine.