Hungary Flashcards
1
Q
What wine is Hungary most famous for?
A
Tokaji
2
Q
What is Tokaji?
A
A botrytis dessert wine from Hungary
3
Q
What does the term “puttonyos” refer to?
A
The sweetness level of Tokaji wine - i.e. 3 Puttonyos, 5 Puttonyos…
4
Q
What are the primary grape varietals of Hungary?
A
Furmint, Haraslevelu, Muskatoly, Oremus, Zeta
5
Q
What is the Hungarian term for botrytis-affected grapes?
A
Aszu
6
Q
What is the name of the container used to collect botrytis-affected grapes in Hungary?
A
A puttony
7
Q
What does the term “Eszencia” mean in Hungary?
A
100% botrytized grapes
8
Q
If 3 Puttonyos is 60g/l minimum residual sugar, what is 5 Puttonyos?
A
120 g/l
