Hungary Flashcards
1
Q
What is the famous wine of Hungary
A
Tokaji
2
Q
What region is home to Tokaji
A
Tokaj
3
Q
What is the climate of Tokaj
A
Warm continental
4
Q
What mountain range craddles Tokaj
A
The Carpathian Mountains
5
Q
What are the soils of Tokaj
A
Volcanic & Clay
6
Q
What are the primary grape varietals of Tokaj
A
Furmint
Hárslevelú
7
Q
Define Aszú
A
Grapes in Hungary affected by Botrytis
8
Q
What are the steps to vinify Tokaji
A
- Aszú grapes handpicked and collected in puttony
- Free run juice is separated then grapes trampled into paste and added to normal grape must
- Fermented then barrel aged
9
Q
What are the containers used to collect Aszú grapes in Hungary
A
Puttony
10
Q
What is the minimum aging requirement for Tokaji Aszú
A
Min. 18 months in barrel
11
Q
What does 3-6 Puttonyos mean on a Tokaj label
A
Indicates level of sweetness
12
Q
What is Tokaj Esszencía
A
Wine made from pure run off juice of Aszú grapes fermented over decades to intense luscious sweetness
