Hungary

Question 1

What’s the translation of bull’s blood and where is it located?

Answer 1

Bikaver, made in Eger (NE of budapest

Question 2

Bikaver overview

Answer 2

Blended from at least 3 varieties (5 if superior)

If superior Incorporate at 30-50% Kekfrankos (synonym for Blaufrankisch)

Question 3

East to West Nagy Somlo villany, Eger, Tokay

Answer 3

Nagy Somlo(Nw)
villany (sw)
Eger (NE)
Tokay (more NE)

Question 4

giant as lake in vest Hungary

Answer 4

Lake Balaton

Question 5

Where would you find Egri Csillag and what is it?

Answer 5

Means “the star of Eger”
At least 4 (white) grapes at least 50% native
High aromatic tart tropical fruit

Question 6

Rivers in Tokay

Answer 6

Tisza and Bodrog (same function as ciron)

Question 7

Common soils in Tokay

Answer 7

Clay and loess with volcanic rock sub soil

Question 8

Top grape in Villainy

Answer 8

Cab franc, Southern most region Volcanic soil suitable for Bordeaux varietals
“ Pyrazine takes back seat to black currant and Razzledazzleberry”

Question 9

Top wine of Nagy Somlo and its character

Answer 9

Juhfark
Masculine volcanic, smoke, wheat, sent wives there to beget Male son
great with age to smooth smoke and enhance citrus

Question 10

forest where Hungarian oak is sourced from

Answer 10

Zemplen Forest north of Tokay on Slovenian Border

Question 11

Jancis Robinson investor list (Tokay)

Answer 11

Of all Hungarian wine regions, this one has attracted most attention from outside investors, who include no fewer than three French insurance companies (AXA own Disznókű, for example), American businessman Anthony Hwang, owner of Királyduvar (and Domaine Huet in Vouvray), Spain’s Vega Sicilia with their Oremus, and a consortium, the Royal Tokaji Wine Company, involving the British wine writer Hugh Johnson

Question 12

what is the “circle of mad”?

Answer 12

Producers committed to improving on dry Tokay wines. Hugh