Weingut Weninger Furmint Stein Bio 2021 white

Weingut Weninger Furmint Stein Bio 2021 is a characterful, organically grown white wine from the Hungarian side of the historic Sopron region. Crafted from the Furmint grape, better known for the great wines of Tokaj, this dry expression showcases the variety’s precision, minerality, and vibrant acidity in a more gastronomic, terroir-driven style. It’s a thoughtful bottle for drinkers seeking something authentic, detailed and refreshingly unpolished.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Furmint Stein Bio 2021 typically shows a pale to medium lemon hue with youthful brightness and a touch of green at the rim. The nose tends to be focused and refined rather than overtly fruity: expect citrus (lemon zest, grapefruit), crunchy green apple, and subtle stone fruit, layered with wet stone, fresh herbs, and a faint hint of white flowers or chamomile. On the palate, this wine is usually dry, tense and linear, with Furmint’s hallmark high acidity providing a crisp, mouthwatering backbone. Flavours echo the nose—citrus, orchard fruit and a distinctive stony minerality—joined by a slight saline edge and a gentle, phenolic grip that adds structure and food-friendliness. The finish is clean, persistent, and delicately spicy. Enjoyable now for its energy and precision, it has the structure to develop additional complexity over the next 3–5 years, gaining more honeyed and nutty nuances with careful cellaring.

Production
The vineyards for Furmint Stein Bio sit in the Sopron region, where cooler influences and stony, mineral-rich soils help produce taut, finely etched whites. Weingut Weninger works organically (and in many sites biodynamically), favouring low yields and careful, mostly manual work in the vineyard to preserve healthy, expressive fruit. Harvest is typically carried out by hand in small batches to ensure optimal ripeness and selection. In the cellar, the winery is known for a gentle, low-intervention approach: spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts, minimal additives, and maturation in neutral vessels (such as stainless steel and/or large old oak) to keep the focus firmly on terroir, texture and purity rather than overt oak influence.

Food & Serving
This Furmint is highly versatile at the table, pairing beautifully with fresh and subtly aromatic dishes. Think seafood (grilled fish, trout, shellfish, ceviche), vegetable-based plates (asparagus, fennel, artichokes, spring salads), and lighter poultry or pork dishes, as well as soft goat cheese and mildly aged cow’s milk cheeses. Its bright acidity also makes it an excellent partner to lightly spiced Central European and modern vegetarian cuisine. Serve well-chilled but not icy, ideally around 9–11°C, to allow the aromas and texture to unfold. A short splash in a carafe, 15–20 minutes before serving, can help the wine open up, especially in its youth.

Producer
Weingut Weninger is a respected family estate that straddles the border between Austria (Burgenland) and Hungary (Sopron), where they have been cultivating vines for generations. Under the direction of Franz Weninger, the winery has become a leading voice for organic and biodynamic viticulture in the region, with a strong commitment to expressing the character of each site through thoughtful, low-intervention winemaking. Their Hungarian holdings in Sopron play a key role in reviving and redefining traditional varieties such as Kékfrankos and Furmint in a contemporary, terroir-focused style. Weninger’s wines are widely regarded for their purity, balance and sense of place, earning the estate a loyal following among sommeliers and wine enthusiasts looking for authentic Central European wines.