Hungary

Question 1

Mountain range that shelters Tokaj region

Answer 1

Carpathian Mountains

Question 2

Main grape in the production of Tokaj

Answer 2

Furmint

Question 3

Containers that grapes for aszu are gathered in

Answer 3

Puttony - holds 25kg

Question 4

Aging cask for Tokaj Aszú

Answer 4

gönci barrels

Question 5

Aging requirements for Aszú

Answer 5

mini 18mos in barrel
must contain 120 g/L RS
ABV min 9%

Question 6

Esszencia ABV and RS

Answer 6

4-6% ABV
450 g/L RS

Question 7

Largest producer of Tokaj

Answer 7

Grand Tokaj - state owned

Question 8

Grapes used in the production of Tokaj Aszú

Answer 8

Furmint
Hárslevelü
Sárgamuskotály (Muscat Blanc à Petite Grains)

Question 9

Tokaji Szamorodni

Answer 9

mixture of aszú and non-aszú grapes
often oxidative in style
aged in oak min 6 most
sometimes has a film-forming yeast on top
may be sweet or dry

Question 10

What are the three main geographical zones of production?

Answer 10

Northern Massif
Transdanubia (west)
Great Plain (south)

Question 11

What is the region of Eger famous for?

Answer 11

Egri Bikavér - “Bulls Blood of Eger”

Question 12

What is the makeup of Egri Bikavér?

Answer 12

Blend of at least 4 grape varieties - 30-50% Kékfrankos. No variety can be more than 50%

Question 13

What is Hungary’s largest wine growing region?

Answer 13

Kunság

Question 14

What is Hungary’s most southerly and hottest region?

Answer 14

Villány

Question 15

What wines is Villány best known for?

Answer 15

Full-bodied red wines - Bordeaux varieties, Kékfrankos and Kékoportó (Blauer Portugieser)

Question 16

How many villages are in the Tokaj region?

Answer 16

27

Question 17

What are the main rivers that converge in Tokaj?

Answer 17

Tisza River & Bodrog River

Question 18

When does harvest typically take place for Tokaji Aszú?

Answer 18

Between October and January