Hungary Flashcards
Tokaji is at the base of what mountains?
Carpathian
what are the predominant soil types of Tokaji?
Volcanic loess and clay
what are the Great First Growths of Tokaji?
Szarvas (Tokaj) and Mézes Mály (Tarcal)
what are the permitted grapes of Tokaji?
Furmint
Hárslevelű
Sárgamuskotály (Muscat Blanc à Petite Grains)
Zéta (formerly known as Oremus, Furmint X Bouvier)
Kabar and Kövérszőlő
how many Kg are there in a puttony?
approx. 25
Min RS in 3 puttonyos Tokaji?
60 g/l
Min RS in 4 puttonyos Tokaji?
90 g/l
Min RS in 5 puttonyos Tokaji?
120 g/l
Min RS in 6 puttonyos Tokaji?
150 g/l
Min RS in Aszúesszencia (7-9 Puttonyos) Tokaji?
180 g/l
Min RS in Natúresszencia Tokaji?
450 g/l
minimum aging for Tokaji?
2 yr barrel, 1 yr btl
what does édes mean on a bottle of Hungarian wine?
sweet
what does száras mean on a bottle of Hungarian wine?
dry
what does fordítás mean on a bottle of Hungarian wine?
fermented on the pressed pomace of Tokaji
what does szamorodni mean on a bottle of Hungarian wine?
dry or sweet wine made from a mixture of aszú and non-aszú grapes, often oxidative in style because it is aged for a minimum of two years in cask, sometimes under a film-forming yeast similar to flor
what are the three major zones of production of Hungarian wine?
North Hungary
Transdanubia (west)
Great Plain (south)
what major regions are located in the North Hungary zone?
Tokaji
Eger
authorized varieties for Egri Bikavér
Bikavér must be a blend of at least 3 grape varieties, including Kékfrankos. No single variety may be less than 5% or more than 50% of the total blend. Authorized varieties include Kékoportó, Kadarka, Blauburger, Zweigelt, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Menoire, Syrah, and a combined maximum 10% Turán and Bíborkadarka.
“Superior” wines must be a blend of 5 varieties, including 30-50% Kékfrankos. No other variety may exceed 30%. Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon may not exceed a combined 30% in “Superior” wines. Bíborkadarka may not be used for “Superior” wines.
where is Lake Balaton?
western Hungary (Transdanubia)
what is the Circle of Mád?
a group of producers committed to elevating the stature of dry wines in the Tokaj region
what are the wine producing areas of the Great Plain?
Hajos Baja
Kunsag
Csongrad
what two regions may use the term “Bikavér” on labels?
Eger in North Hungary
Szekszárd in Transdanubia
what is the hottest region in Hungary?
Villany, southern Transdanubia, along the border with Croatia
does well with Bordeaux varietals
what area of Transdanubia is directly across the border from Austria’s Burgenland?
Sopron
name three important white wine producing areas of Transdanubia?
Somlo (NW of
Badacsony and Balatonfüred-Csopak on the shores of Lake Balaton
what is the Hungarian synonym for Pinot Gris?
szurkebarat
what does Kesoi Szuretelesu refer to on a Hungarian wine label?
late harvest
what does Maslas refer to?
wine fermented on the spent lees of Tokaji
