Hungary Flashcards
When was Tokaji legally classified?
1772
What is Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains otherwise known as in Hungary?
Sárgamuskotály
Sargamuskotaly is a synonym for which grape variety?
Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains
What are the 2 main varieties of Tokaji?
Furmint and Hárslevelű
What is the name of the container that grapes for Tokaji production are gathered in?
Puttony
How many kilos of grapes do Puttony hold?
roughly 25 kilos
What does Aszu refer to in Hungary?
indicate grapes of high sugar levels afflicted with botrytis cinerea
Name the 2 main rivers in Tokaji?
Bodrog and Tisza
What is the climate in Tokaji?
Warm continental climate with long, humid autumns: perfect encouragement for botrytis.
What is the predominant soil type in Tokaji
Volcanic loess and clay
What is the aspect of the best vineyards in Tokaji?
South Facing
How many vineyards are recognised as first growths in Tokaji?
74
Name the 2 vineyards that are considered great first growths in Tokaji?
Szarvas
Mezes Maly
What is a gonc?
a Hungarian oak cask of approximately 136 L
What does the free run juice that is allowed to settle out of the aszu must get vinified as?
Esszencia
What are the requirements for modern Aszu (post 2013)
- Ages for just over two years prior to release (with a minimum 18 months in barrel)
- Must contain at least 120 g/l of residual sugar and achieve an actual alcohol content of at least 9%.
What is the min RS for Eszencia
Min 450 g/l