Hungary - Other Flashcards
What are the 3 major geogrpahical zones of production in Hungary?
North Hungary - Észak Magyarország
Transdanubia - Dunántú
Great Plain - Duna
Describe Villány PDO:
Hungary’s hottest region and produces good quality wines from Bordeaux varietals, Kékfrankos, and Kékoportó (Blauer Portugieser)
Describe Sopron PDO
Contiguous with Austria’s Burgenland; Kékfrankos is cultivated on both sides of the border
Describe Nagy-Somló PDO:
Lies on the slopes of an extinct volcano northwest of Lake Balaton, makes mostly whites from Furmint, Juhfark, Olaszrizling (Welschriesling), and a number of international varietals.
Describe Badacsony PDO:
On the northwestern banks of Lake Balaton, makes mostly whites from Furmint, Juhfark, Olaszrizling (Welschriesling), and a number of international varietals.
Describe Balatonfüred-Csopak PDO:
Southern shores of Lake Balaton, makes mostly whites from Furmint, Juhfark, Olaszrizling (Welschriesling), and a number of international varietals.
Describe Kunság PDO:
Hungary’s largest region, is located in the Great Plain and produces a sizable amount of mass production white wine (and some reds) from indigenous grapes.
What styles are made in Eger PDO?
Bikavér - “bull’s blood”
Muskotály
Fehér - white
Rozé - rosé
Siller - pale red
Vörös - red
All of the above styles except Muskotály may be labeled “Superior” if they meet the heightened alcohol levels and other requirements
What PDOs may label as Bulls Blood?
Only Eger and Szekszárd in Transdanubia are permitted to use the term “Bikavér” on labels.
What are the main grapes od Eger Bikavér?
Historically dominated by Kadarka—an indigenous, low-tannin, light-bodied and not particularly sanguine grape—modern Egri Bikavér is a blend of at least three varieties, incorporating Kékfrankos (Blaufränkisch), and other Hungarian and international grapes.
