Hungary / Greece Flashcards by Victoria Brown

Location of Hungary

East of Austria

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Climate of Hungary

Moderate Continental

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Physical features of Hungary

Bodrog River creates humidity in Tokaj

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Winemaking in Hungary

Sweet winemaking

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Grape growing in Hungary

Botrytis-affected grapes

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Puttonyos

The name of the basket in which the aszú grapes were traditionally gathered

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Aszú

Shrivelled and botrytis-affected berries

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White Grape Variety Names in Hungary

Furmint
Hárslevelű

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Wine Law / Appellation in Hungary

Tokaj

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Eszencia

Made entirely of Aszú berries

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Producer/Proprietary Brands in Hungary

Royal Tokaji

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History & Lore of Hungary

Tokaji was not made during the communist years between World War II from 1949 to 1989

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Food and Beverage Pairing Hungary wines

Foie gras
blue cheese
orchard tarts

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Beverage of Service Hungary wine

Tokaji bottles are normally 500ml (17oz)

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Greece Location

Southern Europe between the Aegean Sea and the Ionian Sea

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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.