HUNGARY

Question 1

What is botrytis cinerea commonly known as?

Answer 1

Noble rot

Question 2

True or False: Botrytis affected wines are typically high in sugar.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What type of climate is most favorable for botrytis affected wines in Hungary?

Answer 3

A humid climate with morning fog and dry afternoons

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The main region for botrytis affected wine production in Hungary is _____ .

Answer 4

Tokaj

Question 5

What grape varieties are primarily used for botrytis affected wines in Hungary?

Answer 5

Furmint and Hárslevelű

Question 6

Which Hungarian wine is famous for its botrytis affected style?

Answer 6

Tokaji Aszú

Question 7

What is the process called that involves selecting individual botrytized grapes?

Answer 7

Aszú picking

Question 8

True or False: Botrytis affected wines are known for their high acidity.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What is the minimum sugar content for Tokaji Aszú to be classified as such?

Answer 9

60 grams per liter

Question 10

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of botrytis affected wines? A) Complex flavors B) High sweetness C) Low acidity D) Rich mouthfeel

Answer 10

C) Low acidity

Question 11

What role does noble rot play in the flavor profile of affected wines?

Answer 11

It contributes to complexity and depth of flavor.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: The aging process for Tokaji Aszú typically occurs in _____ .

Answer 12

Oak barrels

Question 13

What is the significance of the term ‘puttonyos’ in relation to Tokaji Aszú?

Answer 13

It refers to the sweetness level of the wine.

Question 14

True or False: Botrytis can negatively affect grapes if conditions are not ideal.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

What is the ideal harvest time for grapes affected by botrytis?

Answer 15

Late autumn

Question 16

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a potential benefit of botrytis? A) Increased acidity B) Enhanced sweetness C) Reduced alcohol D) All of the above

Answer 16

B) Enhanced sweetness

Question 17

What is a common tasting note found in botrytis affected wines?

Answer 17

Honey

Question 18

Fill in the blank: Tokaji wines are often enjoyed with _____ .

Answer 18

Desserts or cheese

Question 19

What is the primary method of production for Tokaji Aszú?

Answer 19

Blend of botrytized grapes with base wine

Question 20

True or False: Botrytis affected wines have a short shelf life.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

What is Tokaji wine primarily known for?

Answer 21

Tokaji wine is primarily known for its sweet dessert wines made from grapes affected by noble rot.

Question 22

True or False: The primary grape used in Tokaji wine production is Furmint.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Fill in the blank: The process of concentrating sugars in grapes due to botrytis cinerea is called __________.

Answer 23

noble rot

Question 24

What are the two main grape varieties used in the production of Tokaji wine?

Answer 24

Furmint and Hárslevelű

Question 25

Which region is recognized for producing Tokaji wine?

Answer 25

Tokaj region in Hungary

Question 26

Multiple Choice: What classification system is used to define the sweetness levels of Tokaji wines? A) AOC B) DOC C) Aszú D) IGP

Answer 26

C) Aszú

Question 27

What is the minimum sugar content required for a wine to be classified as Tokaji Aszú?

Answer 27

At least 120 grams of sugar per liter

Question 28

True or False: Tokaji wine can only be produced in Hungary.

Answer 28

True

Question 29

Describe the aging process for Tokaji wine.

Answer 29

Tokaji wine is typically aged in oak barrels for a minimum of 18 months.

Question 30

What is the significance of the 'puttonyos' system in Tokaji wine production?

Answer 30

The 'puttonyos' system indicates the level of sweetness in Tokaji Aszú wines, with higher numbers representing sweeter wines.