Hungary

Question 1

Which Hungarian wine region was the first in the world to receive an official classification system, and in what year?

Answer 1

Tokaj, 1737

Question 2

List at least four of the six officially permitted grape varieties in Tokaj.

Answer 2

Furmint, Hárslevelű, Sárgamuskotály, Kabar, Kövérszőlő, Zéta

Question 3

What is the term for the traditional wooden container used to measure botrytized grapes in Tokaj?

Answer 3

Puttony

Question 4

Which Hungarian wine region is known for producing the full-bodied red wine “Bikavér” (Bull’s Blood)?

Answer 4

Eger and Szekszárd

Question 5

What is the primary grape variety used in Bikavér wines?

Answer 5

Kékfrankos (Blaufränkisch)

Question 6

Which Hungarian wine region is best known for Olaszrizling-based wines and is located along Lake Balaton?

Answer 6

Badacsony

Question 7

Which Hungarian wine region is home to the historic “Királyudvar” estate, famous for its Furmint wines?

Answer 7

Tokaj

Question 8

Which Hungarian wine region is the southernmost and known for producing rich reds from Bordeaux varieties?

Answer 8

Villány

Question 9

What is the name of the unique, centuries-old underground cellar network in Tokaj?

Answer 9

Rákóczi Cellars

Question 10

Which Hungarian wine style is made using a traditional oxidative aging process, giving it a nutty, sherry-like character?

Answer 10

Szamorodni

Question 11

Which Hungarian grape variety is believed to be genetically linked to Pinot Noir?

Answer 11

Kadarka

Question 12

Which Hungarian sparkling wine house, founded in 1882, is still in operation today?

Answer 12

Törley