9 Furmint Flashcards
1
Q
Furmint GI
A
Hungary: Tokaj
2
Q
Furmint climate
A
Moderate
3
Q
Furmint Labelling term in Tokaj
A
Aszu
4
Q
Tokaji Aszu
2,3,4,5,8,9,11
A
2 Amber
3 Full body
4 Sweet
5 High acidity
8 Fresh, Dried stone fruit (Apricots)
Citrus fruits
Oak (Vanilla, Smoke)
Caramel (from deliberate oxidation)
9 Oaked
11 Botrytis
5
Q
What is the term on a Hungarian wine label that indicates sweetness level?
A
Puttonyos
(5 and 6 Puttonyos)
6
Q
How age-worthy is Tokaj Aszú?
A
Very age-worthy thanks to the high acidity and deliberate oxidation during maturation.
7
Q
Is Tokaj Azsú the only style of Furmit made in Hungary?
A
No; styles of Tokaj range from dry to medium, and they can be made with or without Botrytis-affected grapes.