Hungary

Question 1

Where in Hungary, is located the region of Tokaj?

Answer 1

In the north-eastern corner of Hungary

Question 2

Which 2 Rivers confluence in the north-eastern corner of Hungary?

Answer 2

Tisza and Bodrog

Question 3

What is the climate of Tokaji region?

Answer 3

Warm continental climate, with long humid autumns, perfect for the development of Botrytis.

Question 4

List the tow principal grapes of Tokaji region?

Answer 4

Furmint
Harslevelu

Question 5

List the remaining grapes used in small quantities in the region of Tokaji?

Answer 5

1.Sargamuskotaly (Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains)
2.Zeta (Oremus)
3.Kabar
4.Koverszolo

Question 6

If a free-run juice is allowed to settle out from the (aszu must) in which style will be vinified?

Answer 6

Esszencia= the wine retains at least 450 g/l residual sugar, and may take decades to rich 4-6 % abv.

Question 7

How is called the Hungarian oak cask, used from Hungarian winemakers to add “puttony” of aszu grapes?

Answer 7

gonc= Hungarian oak cask approximately 136 L.

Question 8

What is the aging requirements for Tokaji aszu wine?

Answer 8

2 years with at least 18 months in barrel, with at least 120 g/l residual sugar and alcohol content of at least 9%.

Question 9

What you know about the style “Tokaji Szamorodni” (as it comes)?

Answer 9

produced from a mixture of aszu and non-aszu grapes, and often in oxidative style, as it is matured in cask for a min of 6 months.

the wine may be edes (sweet)
or szaras (dry).

Question 10

List the 3 major geographical zones of production in Hungary?

Answer 10

Northern Massif
Transdanubia
southern great plain

Question 11

Which 2 regions seats in the Northern Massif zone?

Answer 11

Tokaji
Eger

Question 12

“Egri Bikaver” is a blend of at least 4 varieties, including (Blaufrankisch) which is known in Hungary as ________?

Answer 12

Kekfrankos

Question 13

Name the second largest wine growing region, that sets west of Eger?

Answer 13

Matra, know for white wine!

red wines are also produced from Kekfrankos & Kadarka.

Question 14

Name the 3 regions located in Transdanubia, on the shores of lake Balaton, known for white wine production?

Answer 14

Badascony
Balatonfured-Csopak
Somlo

wines produced from:
Furmint
Juhfark
Olaszriesling (Welschriesling)

Question 15

Name the region bordering Austria’s Burgenland, that produces red wine from Kekfrankos?

Answer 15

Sopron

Question 16

Name the Hungary’s hottest region, known for producing wines from Bordeaux varieties?

Answer 16

Villany= Kekfrankos & Kekoporto (Blauer Portugieser) also grows in that region.