Tokaj

Question 1

What three grapes are used in the making of Tokaji?

Answer 1

Furmint
Harslevelu
Sarga Muskatoly

Question 2

What size bottles are sweet wines bottled in in Tokaj?

Answer 2

50 cl

Question 3

If noble rot has been widespread, what are the grapes called?

Answer 3

Aszu

Question 4

If bunches are partially impacted by noble rot, what are grapes called

Answer 4

Szamorodni

Question 5

Dry wines without botrytis from Tokaj are made using what grape?

Answer 5

Furmint

Question 6

What is the minimum residual sugar for Tokaji Aszu?

Answer 6

120 g/L

Question 7

Unit used to express sweetness?

Answer 7

Puttonyos

Question 8

Describe a classic Tokaji Aszu

Answer 8

Deep amber
High acid
Intense aroma
Orange peel, apricot, honey vibes

Question 9

How is classic Tokaji Aszu produced?

Answer 9

• A base wine is made with healthy grapes
• During or after fermentation, the aszu (rotten) grapes are macerated in that base wine
• Then, this mixture is pressed and matured in oak

Question 10

How long does a Tokaji Aszu wine need to age in oak for?

Answer 10

18 months