Hungary Flashcards
Where is the Tokaj region located in Hungary?
It is in the Northeast Corner at the confluence of the Tisza and Bodrog rivers.
In what year did Hungary undergo the world’s first vineyard classification?
1700
Who was responsible for the first vineyard classificaction in Hungary?
In 1700, the Transylvanian Prince Rákóczy delimited 28 villages.
How many villages were included in Hungary’s first classification?
in 1700, the Transylvanian Prince Rákóczy delimited 28 villages.
What is the alternate date for Hungary’s first classification? Also when was the classification legally recognized?
1730 say some sources with legal recognition being 1772.
What are Aszú grapes?
Aszú grapes are a fundamental component of the best Tokaji wines; although the term originally signified desiccated grapes, it has evolved to indicate grapes of high sugar levels afflicted with botrytis cinerea—the noble rot.
What is the difference between Tokaj and Tokaji?
Tokaj is both the name of the overall region and the commune at the convergence of the two rivers (Tisza and Bodrog) Tokaji is an adjectival form used to indicate the wine.
What kind of climate does the Tokaj region have?
Warm continental.
What geographical feature provides shelter to the Tokaj region?
The Carpathian Mountains
What are the predominant soil types of the Tokaj region?
Loess and clay.
How many growths did Tokaj’s original classification contain?
3, first, second, and third.
The Tokaj Renaissance a producers association devoted to the protection of the original system of classification has denoted how many First Growths?
74 vineyards are recognized as first growths; Szarvas and Mézes Mály, near the communes of Tokaj and Tarcal, respectively, share the superlative designation of Great First Growths.
What are the two principal grapes of Tokaj?
Furmint and Hárslevelű.
