Switzerland/Hungary Flashcards
5 major Canton in Switzerland
Valais Vaud Geneva Ticino Neuchatel
What river runs through Valais
Rhone River (rivers northernmost population)
What region in Switzerland borders France’s Jura
Vaud
Dominant Swiss varietals
Chasselas Muller Thurgau Sylvaner Pinot Noir Gamay
2 Vaud Grand Crus
Dezaley
Calamin
What grape makes Tokaji
Furmint
Hárslevelű
4 Tokaji Estates
Royal Tokaji Company
Tokaj Oremus (Vega Sicilia)
Disznoko
Kiralyudvar
Mountains in Tokaji
Carpathians
How is Tokaji organized
In Growths like Bordeaux
2 “Great First Growths” of Tokaji
Szarvas
Mezes Maly
Aging/RS for Aszu and Esszancia
Aszu: 3 years - 18 months barrel
120gr/l RS
Esszancia: decades to reach 4-6% alc
450 gr/l RS
3 Geographical zones for Hungary
North Hungary
Transdanubia - W
Great Plain - S
What is the famous wine from Eger
Egri Bikaver
“Bull’s Blood of Eger”
Blend of Kekfrankos (Blaufrankisch) and other indigenous grapes