Rest of Europe Flashcards
1
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Hungary: Climate and Geology
A
- moderate continental
- Bodrog River = big influence
2
Q
What does Puttonyos mean?
A
Name of the Basket in which Aszu Grapes were traditionally gathered
3
Q
What does Aszu mean?
A
Bortrytisized grapes
4
Q
Grape Varieties in Hungary
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- Furmint
- Harslevelu
5
Q
What is Eszencia?
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- Sweet Wine made from entirely Aszu Berries
6
Q
Royal Tokaj
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- known for vineyard designated sites like Nyulaszo, Szent, Tamas, Betsek
7
Q
History of Tokai
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- one of the first in Europe to classify vineyards
- massive suffering of vineyards during the iron curtain
8
Q
Name the three important Wineregions in Greece
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- Santorini PDO
- Naoussa PDO
- Nemea PDO (red variety: Agiorgitiko)
9
Q
Santorini PDO
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- warm mediterrenean
- in the Aegean Sea
- salty air
- volcanic soil
- grapes are grown in the shape of baskets to protect from strong winds
- Assyrtiko
- Sigalas most notable Producer
10
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Naoussa PDO
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- Continental Climate
- Xinomavro (red variety)
- Bold red often oak aged; needs a lot of fat in pairing to tame rich tannins
