Hungary / Greece Flashcards
Location of Hungary
East of Austria
Climate of Hungary
Moderate Continental
Physical features of Hungary
Bodrog River creates humidity in Tokaj
Winemaking in Hungary
Sweet winemaking
Grape growing in Hungary
Botrytis-affected grapes
Puttonyos
The name of the basket in which the aszú grapes were traditionally gathered
Aszú
Shrivelled and botrytis-affected berries
White Grape Variety Names in Hungary
Furmint
Hárslevelű
Wine Law / Appellation in Hungary
Tokaj
Eszencia
Made entirely of Aszú berries
Producer/Proprietary Brands in Hungary
Royal Tokaji
History & Lore of Hungary
Tokaji was not made during the communist years between World War II from 1949 to 1989
Food and Beverage Pairing Hungary wines
Foie gras
blue cheese
orchard tarts
Beverage of Service Hungary wine
Tokaji bottles are normally 500ml (17oz)
Greece Location
Southern Europe between the Aegean Sea and the Ionian Sea
Greece Wine Law / Appellation
Santorini PDO
Naoussa PDO
Nemea PDO
Santorini PDO Climate
Warm Mediterranean
Santorini PDO Soil
Volcanic
Naoussa PDO Climate
Continental
Physical Features of Santorini
Located in the Aegean Sea, salt air influence
Santorini Grape Growing
Grapes are grown in the shape of baskets to protect them from intense Aegean winds
Santorini PDO White Grapes
Assyrtiko
Naoussa PDO Red Grapes
Xinomavro
Nemea PDO Red Grapes
Agiorgitiko
Santorini Producers
Sigalas
Santorini Assyrtiko wine pairing
A classic white wine with intense acidity and minerality. Pairs well with seafood, roasted fish and fresh cheeses.
Naoussa Xinomavro wine pairing
Bold red wine that is often oak aged. Needs meat or animal fat such as lamb and beef to pair well to tame the rich tannins.
