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• The economic importance of the furmint grape variety in Hungary

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  László Szilágyi

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  The Furmint grape variety is one of the defining elements of Hungarian viticultural heritage, embodying both cultural richness and economic potential. This comprehensive, descriptive analysis explores the multiple dimensions of Furmint’s economic importance in the Hungarian wine industry. Starting from the historical roots of Furmint cultivation, the study discusses the variety’s unique characteristics and its ability to produce some of the most complex wines in the world. By analysing its viticultural background and winemaking potential, the paper highlights Furmint’s prominent role within the Hungarian wine sector. While most of the existing literature examines the variety mainly from an ampelographical or viticultural perspective, this article places Furmint in a broader economic and varietal context, points out its distinctive features and identifies gaps in previous research that this analysis aims to address and use as a basis for future studies. The article also critically examines the challenges faced by Furmint producers and identifies breakthrough opportunities linked to the use of the variety. In summary, the research not only synthesises existing knowledge on Furmint, but also offers new insights into its economic relevance in Hungary.