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Hungary (Tokaji) Flashcards

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1
Q

Tokaj lies in the foothills of…

A

The Carpathian Mountains

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2
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Name the two appelations of Tokaji

A

Aszú

Eszencia

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3
Q

Which Aszú category has been abolished since 2013?

A

Aszú Eszencia

Seems all Tokaj wines have names starting Tokaji.

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4
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Wines made from free-run Aszú juice are called?

A

Tokaj Aszú

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5
Q

Tokaj grapes picked for three Noble Rot categories…

A

Aszú (rotten)
? (No noble rot)
Szamorodini (as it comes) Mixed bunches

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Tokaj Eszencia (Nectar) … how is it made?

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From the free run juice of aszú (rotten) berries
Very high acidity
So sweet, yeast struggles to live
Can take years ferment
Low ABV <5%
Minimum sugar... 450g/litre
Can mature for 100 years plus
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Q

Tokaj Aszú is made how?

A

A base wine of healthy grapes.

Before, during or after fermentation whole aszú (rotten) berries are macerated for 12-60 hours.

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