Hungary Flashcards
1
Q
Where’s Hungary?
A
Hungary is located east of Austria.
2
Q
Name the white grape varieties
A
Furmint (white) and Hárslevelű
2
Q
Wine appellation is:
A
Tokaj
2
Q
Physical features?
A
Bodrog River creates humidity in Tokaj.
3
Q
Grape growing info?
A
Botrytis-affected grapes.
Puttonyos: The name of the basket in which the aszú grapes were traditionally gathered.
Aszú: Shrivelled and botrytis-affected
3
Q
Winemaking info?
A
Sweet wine making
4
Q
What does Eszencia mean?
A
Eszencia: made entirely of Aszú berries.
5
Q
Producer/proprietary brands?
A
Royal Tokaji
6
Q
History info?
A
Tokaji was not made during the communist years between World War II from 1949 to 1989.
7
Q
Food and beverage pairings?
A
Foie gras, blue cheese, orchard tarts
8
Q
Business of the sommelier info?
A
Tokaji bottles are normally 500ml (17oz).
