Eastern Europe Flashcards
(43 cards)
Name the 2 rivers that influence the region of Tokaj?
Bodrog
Tisza
What mountain range shelters the region of Tokaj?
Carpathian mountains
What is the Climate of Tokaji?
Warm Continental
What are the Great 1st Growths of Tokaj?
Sarvas
Mezes Maly
What are the primary grapes of Tokaj?
Furmint
Harslevelu
Synonym for Muscat a Petit Grains in Hungary
Sárgamuskotály
How much does a puttony hold?
25kg
If free run juice is fermented on its own what is the name of this product.
Esszencia
How many liters are in a gonc?
136
What are the aging requirements of Tokaji Aszu?
18 months in Barrel released January 1st the 3rd year of Harvest
What is the min RS for Tokaj i Aszu?
120 grams per liter
What is the min RS for Tokaji Esszencia?
450
What does the term edes mean in reference to Tokaji?
sweet
What term is used to indicate that a Tokaji wine is dry?
Szaras
What are the geographical zones of Hungary?
Northern Massif
Transdanubia
Great Plain
What is the min amount of grape varieties that Egri Bikaver is made from?
At least 4
Synonym for Blaufrankisch in Hungary?
Kekfrankisch
What Hungarian Appellation is a continuation of Austria’s Burgenland?
Sopron
What is Hungary’s Largest wines region?
Kunsag
What is Hungary’s warmest wine growing region?
Villany
What are the 2 levels of PDO wine in Greece?
Controlled Appellation of Origin (sweet wines)
Apellation of superior Quality
What are the aging requirements for a Greek White wine labeled reserve?
Min 1 year with 6 months in oak
Aging requirements for a Greek red wine labeled reserve
2year with 1 yr in oak 6 mos in bottle
Aging requirements for Grand reserve red and white Greek wines
Whites - 2 yrs total 1 yr Barrel 6 mos bottle
Red - 4 yrs total 18 mos barrel