Central Europe: Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Czech Republic & Slovakia Flashcards
(26 cards)
How many regions are in Hungary and which are the most important
22 regions
- Tokaj
- Pannon
- North Transdanubia
- Upper Hungary
- Duna
- Balaton
What is the climate & terroir of Hungary
Climate: Continental
Soil: Limestone, volcanic
What are the major white grapes in Hungary
- Furmint
- Hárslevelü
- Chardonnay
What are the major red grapes in Hungary
- Kékfrankos (Blaufränkisch)
- Merlot
- Cabernet Franc
What are the aging requirements for Tokaji Aszú
min. 2+ years aging, min. 120 g/L RS and min. 9% alc.
Which appelation in Hungary is known for producing mostly sparkling and white wine
Somló
Which wine from Hungary is known for being ‘the world’s longest living wine’ with around 450g RS
Tokaji Eszencia
What are the four appellations found in Lake Balaton in Hungary
- Badacsony
- Balatonfüred-Csopak
- Balantonboglár
- Zala
What is the second largest region in Hungary
Mátra
What are two regions in Hungary known for red wine production
- Sopron
- Szekszárd
What is the climate & terroir in Slovenia
Climate: Continental, Mediterannean
Soil: Volcanic
What are the three distinct wine regions in Slovenia
- Primorska (includes Brda)
- Posavje
- Podravje
What are the major white grape varieties in Slovenia
- Rebula (Ribolla Gialla)
- Friulano (Sauvignonasse)
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Gris
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Traminer
- Muscat
- Riesling
_ Furmint
What are the major red grape varieties in Slovenia
- Refosco
- Terrano
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Pinot Noir
What is the climate & terroir of Croatia
Climate: Continental (inland), Mediterrenean (coastal and southern regions)
Soil: Volcanic
What are the major white grapes varieties in Croatia
- Riesling
- Chardonnay
What are the major red grape varieties in Croatia
- Plavac Mali
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Plavina
- Blaufränkisch
What are the four wine regions of Croatia
- Slavonia and The Danube
- Croatian Uplands
- Istria and Kvarner
- Dalmatia
What grapes are Plavac Mali related to
Primitivo and Zinfandel
What is the climate & terroir of the Czech Republic & Slovakia
Climate: Continental, similar to Austria
Soil: Limestone, volcanic ‘basalt’
What are the major white grape varieties in the Czech Republic & Slovakia
- Grüner Veltliner
- Welschriesling
- Riesling
- Müller-Thurgau
What are the major red grape varieties in the Czech Republic & Slovakia
- Blaufränkisch
- Sankt Laurent
- Pinot Noir
What are the four sub regions that contain all seven VOCs in Czechia
- Znojemsko
- Mikulovská
- Velkopavlovicko
- Slovacko
Czechia’s major wine regions are almost entirely in Southern Moravia along the ________ border
Austrian
