Hungary Flashcards
What are the “Great First Growths” of Tokaj?
Szarvas and Mézes Mály
What is a gönc?
a Hungarian oak cask of approximately 136 L
What is the aging requirement for Aszú and what minimum residual sugar and alcohol content must it have??
Three years prior to release (with a minimum 18 months in barrel) and must contain at least 120 g/l of residual sugar and achieve an actual alcohol content of at least 9%
What are the regions of Hungary?
Észak Magyarország (North Hungary)
Duna (Danube/Great Plain)
Dunántú (Transdanubia)
OEM*/PDO zones of Észak Magyarország
Bükk PDO Debrői Hárslevelű PDO Eger PDO Mátra PDO Tokaj PDO
OFJ**/PGI zones of Észak Magyarország
Felső-magyarországi PGI
Zemplén PGI
What are the two styles of wine in Debrői Hárslevelű PDO and what is their primary grape variety?
Klasszikus and Superior
Min. 85% Hárslevelű; plus Chardonnay, Cserszegi Fűszeres, Irsai Oliver, Királyleányka, Leányka, Olasz Rizling, Ottonel Muskotály, Pinot Blanc, Rajnai Rizling, Sárga Muskotály, Sauvignon, Szürkebarát, Tramini, Zenit
What is the difference between Klasszikus and Superior wine in Debrői Hárslevelű PDO?
Minimum Potential Alcohol (Actual Alcohol):
Klasszikus 12% (11%)
Superior 12.5% (11%)
Aging Requirements: Superior Wines may not be released until May 1 of the year following the harvest
Minimum Planting Density:
Klasszikus: 3,700 vines per hectare (for all vineyards planted after August 1, 2010)
Superior: 4,000 vines per hectare (for all vineyards planted after August 1, 2010)
Maximum Yields:
Klasszikus: 90 hl/ha, manual harvesting of 13.6 tons/ha of vines, mechanical harvest of 12.8 tons/ha of vines
Superior: 60 hl/ha, manual harvesting of 9.0 tons/ha of vines, mechanical harvest of 8.4 tons/ha of vines
What are the styles of wine in Eger PDO?
Bikavér - "bull's blood" Muskotály Fehér - white Rozé - rosé Siller - pale red Vörös - red
What are the grapes in 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.
Additional Bikavér and Bikavér Superior Requirements:
Bikavér must undergo a maceration of at least 8 days, or 14 days for “Superior”.
Max. 5 g/l residual sugar. Addition of concentrated must and other sweetening agents is not permitted.
What grapes may be used in Muskotály?
Cserszegi Fűszeres, Irsai Olivér, Ottonel muskotály, Sárgamuskotály
What grapes may be used in Fehér?
Chardonnay, Cserszegi Fűszeres, Hárslevelű, Irsai Olivér, Királyleányka, Leányka, Olasz Rizling, Ottonel Muskotály, Pinot Blanc, Rajnai Rizling, Sárgamuskotály, Sauvignon Blanc, Szürkebarát, Tramini, Zenit (none of the aromatic grapes–Cserszegi Fűszeres, Irsai Olivér, Ottonel muskotály, Sárgamuskotály–may be used for “Superior” wines)
What grapes may be used in Rozé, Siller and Vörös?
Bíborkadarka, Kékoportó, Blauburger, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Kadarka, Kékfrankos, Menoire, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Turán, Zweigelt (Bíborkadarka may not be used for “Superior” wines)
What are the aging requirements in Eger PDO?
Bikavér: Wines may not be released until November 1 of the year following the harvest.
Bikavér “Superior”: Wines may not be released until May 1 of the second year following the harvest.
Vörös “Superior”: Wines may not be released until November 1 of the year following the harvest.
All other “Superior” wines: Wines may not be released until May 1 of the year following the harvest.
Minimum Potential Alcohol (Permitted Actual Alcohol Range) in Eger PDO
Bikavér: 11.5% (11.5%-17.5%) Muskotály: 11% (10%-17.5%) Siller: 11% (11%-17.5%) Rozé: 11% (10.5%-17.5%) Fehrér: 11% (10.5%-17.5%) Vörös: 11% (11%-17.5%) All Superior Wines: 12.5% (12.5%-17.5%)
