Hungary

Question 1

List key infromation about Hungary ?

Answer 1

Red (Vörös), (Fehér) and Rosé (Rozé) wines are produced all over the country, which is
divided up into the Great Plain, Trans-Danube and Northern Hungary.
There are 22 regions producing every type and style of wine. The majority of the wines are
whites ranging from dry to very sweet, but red wines are on the increase.
Quality wine is indicated on the label by the words Különleges Minõséü Bor.
Trans-Danube covers everywhere west of the Danube which contains 15 of the wine
regions, the Great Plain is the southern part of Hungary between the rivers Danube and
Tisza and contains three regions. Northern Hungary or Northern Massif is the northern part
between the same two rivers and contains the remaining four regions. All the regions listed
were classified under the Districtus Hungaricus Contollatus but have changed to PDOs under
the 2009 EU regulations.

Question 2

List key inforamtion about Balaton ?

Answer 2

Lake Balaton has four PDO regions, Balatonfürad-Csopak, Badacsony and Balatonfelvidek on
the north side and Balatonboglár on the south side. The wines are white and produced from
Pinot Gris, Olaszrizling (Welschriesling), and Kéknyelo, although Chardonnay and Sauvignon
Blanc are also planted. Some good- quality Hungarian table wines are produced along the
northern shores of Lake Balaton, the largest lake in Europe. Balatoni Riesling is a mediumsweet, full-bodied white wine, which is at its best when young. Balatoni Furmint is made
from the Furmint grape and is a full-bodied sweet and luscious wine.

Question 3

List smallest region of Hunagry and give key infromation about his ?

Answer 3

Nagy-Somló PDO is the smallest region of Hungary, but its wines have a high reputation.
They are strong-flavoured, powerful white wines from the Furmint, Háraslevelȕ, Olaszrizling and Juhfark grapes. A small amount of Chardonnay is also grown.

Question 4

List key information about Szekszárd ?

Answer 4

Szekszárd PDO produces red, white and rosé wines but is known for its dark red colour and
strong flavoured red wines. Some of the best are made from Kadarka, which is a traditional
grape. ‘Bulls Blood’ - is produced here as well as in Eger - Egri Bikaver, where the name
originated. It is produced from the same grape varieties with similar restrictions to
Eger.Other red varietals include Kadarkar, Kékfrankos, Kékoportó, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet
SauvignonPinot Noir and Merlot. There is a little more white wine produced and made from
Királyleánykas, Zöld Veltinis (Grüner Veltliner) and Chardonnay.

Question 5

List subregion of Nagy-Somló PDO ?

Answer 5

• Somló PDO
  -Styles:Fehérbor - White Wine
  Dűlős bor - Single Vineyard Designated Wine.
  Authorized Varieties: Furmint, Hárslevelű, Juhfark, Tramini, Olasz Rizling

Question 6

Lis tkey inforamtion about Villány ?

Answer 6

Villány PDO is in the far south, close to the Croatian border. Villány produces some of the
best red wines in Hungary, the full-bodied quality red wines which age well in oak, light reds
and rosés.
The main varietals are Kékoportó, Kékfrancos, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Siklós is better for white wines from Olaszrizling and Háraslevelȕ

Question 7

Other regions of Tokaj ?

Answer 7

Sopron on the Austrian border, Aszár-Neszmély and Mór are other important regions in the
Trans-Danube.

Question 8

List key information about Eger PDO ?

Answer 8

Eger PDO produces red, white and rosé wines but is most famous for Egri Bikavér (Bull’s
Blood of Eger), which is probably the best-known Hungarian red wine. It is made from a
blend of a minimum of three varieties from a list of twelve including Kékfrankos, Kadarkar,
Kékoporto, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Syrah. Wines
labelled Superior must have been produced from a minimum of five varieties of which 30-50
per cent must be Kékfrankos.

Question 9

List key information about Tokaj-Hegyalja ?

Answer 9

• Tokaj PDO is a town in the north-east of Hungary, close to the Slovakian border. Tokaji is the
  sweet dessert wine produced in the Tokaj-Hegyalja region which is on the border of
  Slovakia.

Question 10

Explain climate of Tokaj ?

Answer 10

The subsoil is volcanic rock with clay and sedimentary soil on top and the climate is cool

Question 11

List grapes of Tokaj ?

Answer 11

The wines come in various styles, but they are all made from the Furmint, Hárslevelȕ Sárga
Muskotály (Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains) and Zéta grapes. Wines made from non-Aszú
grapes are sold as Tokaji Furmint, Tokaji Hárslevelü and Tokaji Muscat. A small amount of
sparkling wine is produced.

Question 12

Tokaji Szamorodni rules ?

Answer 12

Is a full-bodied white wine, which is made from a mixture of Aszú and
non-Aszú grapes, all picked together. It may be made dry (száras), semi-sweet or sweet.
(Edes) This will be stated on the label. Tokaji Aszú is made from grapes from the same
vineyards as Tokaji Szamorodni. However, some grapes are left on the vine to be attacked
by Botrytis cinerea (giving noble rot); and are called Aszú grapes. The Aszú grapes are picked
separately. The grapes are pressed into a paste and this is added to the must in measures of
20–25 kg or 28 L which is the capacity of a putton (a wooden bucket or tub).

Question 13

Explain Puttonyos system ?

Answer 13

• System was abolished in 2014 and minimum sugar requirements for Aszu
  wines is now 120gr/ltr. Tokaji Aszú must be matured for a minimum of three years,
  18 months of which must be in wood.

Question 14

Explain Eszenzia production ?

Answer 14

Is made from the free run juices from aszu berries and must have a minimum of
450gr/ltr of sugar. The concentration of sugars in the must make it very difficult to ferment.
The minimum requirement is 1.2% and the maximum 8%

Question 15

List regions of Danube Wine Region / Great Plain ?

Answer 15

There are three regions: Csongrád, Hajós-Baja, and Kunság. Kunság is the largest wine
region of Hungary. The ground is extremely sandy and does not have phylloxera. The wines
are very light and like the other two regions it produces a vast amount of light red and white
wines, mainly for local consumption, although Hajós-Baja produces some higher quality
reds.

Question 16

Terms of Hungary

Answer 16

Fehér - white (dry to sweet)
Rozé - rosé (dry to sweet)
Siller - pale red (dry to sweet)
Vörös - red (dry to sweet)
Késői Szüretelésű - late harvest (red, white; dry to sweet)
Válogatott Szüretelésű - late harvest, selected berries (red, white, rosé; dry to sweet)
Töppedt Szőlőből - late harvest, shriveled berries (red, white; semi-sweet to sweet)
Jégbor - icewine (red, white; sweet)
Pezsgő - sparkling wine (red, white, rosé; dry to sweet; this wine may be produced by adding carbon dioxide, but it must indicate this on the label)
Gyöngyözőbor - Frizzante (White, Rosé, Red)

Question 17

List style of Tokaj ?

Answer 17

Eszencia
Aszú **
Szamorodni (száraz or édes) - dry or sweet
Fordítás
Máslás
Késői szüretelésű bor - late harvest wines
Fehér bor - white table wines
Pezsgő - sparkling wines