Hungary & Eastern Europe Flashcards
3 main regions of Hungary
Eszak Magyarorszag (North Hungary)
Duna (Danube/Great Plain)
Dunatu (Transdanubia)
What is the soil of Tokaj?
Predominately volcanic loess and clay
Name the 2 great first growths of Tokaj?
Szarvas
Mezes Maly
Allowable grapes of Tokaj
Furmit Harslevelu Sargamuskotaly (Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains) Zeta (Oremus) Kabar Koverzolo
How much weight to puttonyos hold?
Around 25kg
What is a gonc?
An Hungarian oak cask about 136l
What are the ageing requirements for Tokaji Aszu?
Min. 3 years, 18 months in barrel
2013 vintage forward, what is the classification and residual sugar levels in Aszu wines?
Eszencia - min. 450g/l
Aszu - min. 120g/l
What is Tokaji Szamorodni?
Produced from a mixture of aszu and non-aszu grapes, often oxidative in style. Aged minimum 2 years in cask. Sometimes under flor
How are Forditas and Maslas wines produced?
Refermenting wine with the pressed paste or spent lees of Tokaji Aszu
What is the Circle of Mad?
A small contingent of producers committed to elevating the stature of dry wines from Tokaj
Name the 2 rivers of Tokaj
Tisza
Bodrog
Which mountains protect Tokaj?
Carpathian Mountains
What is Egri Bikaver?
Bull’s Blood of Eger, Historically produced with Kadarka. Modern production is a blend of atleast 3 varieties, Kekfrankos (Blaufrankisch), other Hungarian and international varieties
What 2 regions can use the term “Bikaver” on the label?
Eger
Szekszard
What is Hungary’s largest region?
Kunsag, located in the Great Plain
5 main regions of Bulgaria
Struma River Valley Valley of the Rose Thracian Lowlands Danubian Plain Cherno More (Black Sea) Region
What 2 Bulgarian Geographical Indications does the EU recognise?
Danubian Plain
Thracian Lowlands
Where is Suhidol?
Danubian Plains, Bulgaria
Where is Svichtov?
Danubian Plains, Bulgaria
Where is Sungurlare?
Valley of the Rose, Bulgaria
Where is Harsovo?
Struma River Valley, Bulgaria