Hungary / Tokaji Flashcards
When was Tokaji first mentioned?
1571
When did Tokaji created one of the first controlled appellations?
in the 18th century
When did Communism ended?
1989
What is the mountain ranges in the north of Tokoji region?
the Zemplen Mountains, sheltered the cold wines
What is the climate of Tokaji?
A moderate continental climate
What are the 2 rivers meet in the town of Tokaji?
the Tisza and Bodrog
What are the soils of Tokaji?
The deep volcanic bedrock, nyirok, a volcanic soil
What is the cellar fungus called?
Zasmidium (previously Cladosporium) cellare
What are the main grape varieties?
6 permitted, the most important ones are Furmint, Harslevelu, Sarga Muskotaly
Does Furmint ripe early or later?
lape-ripening
What is the synonym of Sarga Muskotaly?
Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains