Hungary Flashcards
What is the name of the mountains in the Tokaji region?
The Zemplen Mountain range
What are the name of the two rivers in the Tokaji region?
The Bodrog and the Tisza rivers converge at Mount Kopasz
Why is Furmint so well suited to botrytis?
It is late ripening and also thin skinned
When was Tokaji first deliminated as a wine region?
In 1737. Became a world heritage site in 2002.
How long must an Aszu wine be aged before release?
Must be aged for three years with 18 months in barrel.
What does “szamorondi” mean?
“As it comes,” with no aszu added. Fruit was picked and crushed with aszu berries but nothing else has been added.
What does “edes” mean?
Fairly sweet- 45g/l
What does “szaraz” mean?
Dry, 9g/l
What does “Keshia szuretelesu” mean?
Late harvest
What does “forditas” indicate on a bottle?
This is a wine that is made by refermenting wine over pressed paste. Can be dry or sweet.
What is “Maslas” on a bottle mean?
This is wine that is refermented over spent lees- can be dry or sweet.
What is “Feher bor?”
White table wines
What are the authorized grapes of Tokaji?
Furmint, Harslevelu, Kabar, Koverszolo, Sargamuskotaly, Zeta.
Can producers still use an indication of Puttonyos on their labels?
Yes, producers can still use “6 Puttonyos” on the label if the wine is 150g/l or above.
What is the alcohol range for Eszencia?
1.2-8%
