Furmint Flashcards

1
Q

Name the notable growing region for Furmint

A

Tokaj, Hungary

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2
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Describe a typical Furmint from Hungary

A

high acidity

susceptible to botrytis

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3
Q

What wine is Furmint known for being used for

A

Tojai Aszu

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4
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Describe a Tokaji Aszu

A
sweet wine
made from botrytis grapes
amber in colour
aged in oak
fresh and dried stone fruits (apricots)
citrus fruits
oak (vanilla, smoke)
deliberate oxidation (caramel)
full body
high acidity
long, intense finish
most complex sweet wines in the world
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5
Q

What is Puttonyos

A

the sweetness indicator for Tokaj

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