Eastern Europe Flashcards
2 wines Hungary is known for
Tokaj
Bull’s Blood of Eger
What caused the wine industry in Hungary to struggle?
Phylloxera in the 1880s followed by the world wars and communism. It was hard for the wine industry to grow back
How many regions are in Hungary?
22
Szaraz
Dry
Edes
Sweet
2 main regions of Hungary
Eger
Tokaj
Most important red wine of Eger
red native blend of Egri Bikaver or Bull’s blood of Eger
Requirements for Egri Bikaver
minimum 3 grapes with at least 50% Kefrankos or Kadarka
Main white wine of Eger
White native blend of Egri Csillag, or Star of Eger
Requirements for Egri Csillag
minimum 4 grapes in the blend with 50% as native grapes (ex: Furmint, Harslevelu, etc.)
Soil of Eger Region
Volcanic and Limestone Soil
6 allowed grapes of Tokaj
All White
Furmint Harslevelu Kabar Koverszolo Xeta Sargamuskotaly (Muscat)
What practice is done in Tokaj?
Hand-picked Botrytized grapes are soaked in dry wine must for up to 36 hours
How did Louis XIV describe Tokaji Aszu
the king of wines and the wine of kings
What grapes make dry wine in Tokaj?
Furmint
Tokaj Szamorodini
may be dry or sweet
How are Aszu sweetness levels designated?
Puttonyos
Puttonyos
unit of measure based on the traditional basket size for picked Botrytized grapes
How many levels of classification for Aszu are there?
2
Originally there were 6 (3 Puttonyos & 4 Puttonyos were abolished in 2014)
Aszu Eszencia
made from best vineyards on best vintages only
Tokaj Eszencia
made only using the Aszu berries free run juice
So sweet it can take years to ferment
Still remains low in alcohol (about 5% abv)
5 Puttonyos
120 g/L
6 Puttonyos
150 g/L
Aszu Eszencia
180 g/L
Tokaj Eszencia
450 g/L
