Hungary

Question 1

Over _____% of Hungary’s wine production is _______

Answer 1

70%
White

Question 2

What is Egri Bikavér?

Answer 2

best known red of Hungary made from Kadarka, blended with Kekfrankos, Kekoporto, CS, CF, Merlot, PN, Syrah, Zweigelt

Translates to Bull’s Blood of Egri

Question 3

How is Egri Bikaver Superior different?

Answer 3

requires a minimum of 5 varieties used

Question 4

Name the 6 approved varietals of Tokaj

Answer 4

Furmint
Harslevelu
Kabar
Koverszolo
Sargamuskotaly
Zeta

Question 5

Can Tokaj PDO produce non sweet wines?

Answer 5

Yes

White & Sparkling

Question 6

Primary varieties for Tokaj?

Answer 6

Furmint and Harslevelu

Question 7

Describe the process of Tokaj

Answer 7

Aszú grapes are mashed into thick paste and mixed with base wine for a day or two, allowing the wine to absorb the sugar and flavors of the aszu.

aged in small casks underground with flor, similar to Sherry

Question 8

Eszencia

Answer 8

Made from free run juice of the sweetest most botrytized, hand selected berries.

Min 450 g/l RS. Often takes years to ferment to 5-6% ABV