🇭🇺HUNGARY 

HUNGARY IS– Regions– 5     PDO’s.- 33   |   PGI.’s- 5     @Budapest

• WHITE= Bianca 7.5%, Cserszegi Fuszeres 7%, Furmint 6%, Arany Sarfeher, Aron, Babacsony 15, Babacsony 43, Balafant, Boglarka, Budai Zold, Butschera, Cirfandli AKA=Zierfandler/ Spatrot, Csasba Gyongye, Csillam, Csomorika, Ezerfurtu, Ezerjo, Feher Goher, Generosa, Gesztur, Goeceji Zamatos, Hamvas, Harslevelu, Irsai Oliver, Jubileum 75(Crossed), Juhfark, Kabar, Karat, Keknyelu, Kiralyleanyka, Koenigin der Weingaerten, Kolontar, Kovacsi, Kunbarat, Kunleany, Leanyka, Lisztes, Matrai Muskotaly, Mezes Feher, Muscat Bouschet, Nectar, Pannonia Kincse, Patria, Pecsi Szagos, Pintes, Piros Bakaton, Poeloeske Muskotaly, Panonia, Pozsonyi, Pukhliakovsky, Rozsako, Sarfeher, Szeremi Zold, Taltos, Trilla, Urreti, Vorosdinka, Vulcanus, Zalagyongye, Zefir, Zengo, Zenit, Zeta, Zeusz
  • –International– Olaszirling 6% AKA=Welchriesling, Kereklevelu 3% AKA=Chardonnay, Cegled Szepe, Gloria Hungaria, Ivan, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Refren, Riesling, Rizlingszilvani AKA=Müller Thurgau, Sargamuskotaly AKA=Muscat Petit Grain, Szurkearat AKA=Pinot Gri, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Zöld Veltelini AKA=Grüner Veltliner
• RED= Bakator, Biborkakarka, Bikaver, Csokaszolo, Feketefaju Bajor, Fekete Jardovany, Feketemuskotaly, Hajnos Kek, Kadarka, Kekbajor, Kekszilvani, Kovidinka, Kurcucver, Laska, Maagyarfrankos, Menoir AKA=Kedmedoc, Nero, Olivette Noire, Pannonia, Purcsin, Rubintos, Tarcali Kek, Tihanyi Kek, Turan
  • –International– Kekfrankos 11% AKA=Blaufrankisch, Cabernet Sauvignon, 4%, Merlot 3%, Cabernet Franc, Carmenere, Duna Gyongye, Egri Bikaver, Malbec, Medina, Merlot, Kekburgundia AKA=Pinot Noir, Kekoporto AKA=Blauer Portugieser, Syrah, Zinfandel, Zweigelt

GEOGRAPHY– REGION-Central Europe, COUNTY-Hungary, +Latitude(46° to 49°‘N’)

• BORDERS-Slovakia(North),Ukraine(North-East), Austria(North-West), Slovenia(South-West), Romania(East), Croatia(South), Serbia(South)
• Sub-Zones- Balaton, Danube(Dana/ Grape Plain), North Transdanubia(Upper Pannon), Pannon, Upper Hungary, Tokaj

TOPOGRAPHY–  FEATURES- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly”,  “Land-Locked”

• SLOPES/ Carpathian Mountains(Eastern/ Western/ Southern)
  • Zemplen Mountain Chain (Once Active Volcanos, Forms Backbone of Country)
  • Transdanubian Central Range,   North Hungarian Range/ Northern Massif(Bukk, Matra Mountains)
• On~Danube~River~(Divides Hungary by West & East)
• On~Raba/ Rabca/ Macrcal~Rivers~Tributary~Danube~River~
• IN BASIN/ Banat, Bekes, Danube, East Slovak, Pannonian, Racka, Transcarpathians
• ON PLAIN/ Great Hungarina(The Great Plain)

SOILS– “Metamorphic”, “Volcanic”, “Sedimentary”, Clay, Wind-Loess, Sand, Limestone

• “Volcanic”, Pannonian Basin is Home to the Bakony-Balaton Highlands Volcanic Field.
  • (Rhyolite, Rhyodacite, Dacite, Andesite), From Upper Miocene Period, Loess
  • “Nyirok”(Detrital Andesite & Rhyolite/ Grey Tuff/ Clay Mixed With Broken-Down Rock)
  • “Yellow Earth”(Formed by Loess)
  • “Rock Flour”(Silicified Rocks and Pumice)
  • “Hot Water Springs”, Deposited Alkalis(Potassium, Sodium), and Trace Elements On the Surface, Enriching Pulverized Volcanic Rock
• “Sedimentary”, Ancient Pannonian Sea Covered Much o Hungary Until 5.5 Million Years Ago, Leaving Behind Marine Sediment.
• **Refer to “TERROIR/ Geology & Soil” For Detailed Information On Soils.

CLIMATE– “Continental”, In North, “Sub-Mediterranean”, In South

• *Summers– Warm, Dry   |   *Winters– Long, Cold

VITICULTURE– 64,100 ha. Planted, (70% White/ 30 Red)

•  #19 In Grape Production & #25 In Wine Consumption In World.
• WINNER “Worlds Best”~ DtheV.com Awards- “Worlds Best Terroir” (6th. Place)
  • **Refer to “WINE CULTURE/ Derek’s Top 6 List” For Detailed Information.

VINIFICATION– Red,  White,  Rose,  Sparkling

• Botrytis- **Refer to “WINE STYLES/ Botrytis” For Detailed Information.
• SPARKLING-PEZSGO…Method/ Traditional & Charmat, From 1825 @Bratislava
  • White= Olaszrizling, Kekfrankos, Furmint, Kralyleanyka, Harslevelu, Keknyelu, Juhfark, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling
• Hungary Has a History of Using Acacia Wine Barrels and Recently There Has Been a Push by Some Producers to Reintroduce Wine Aged In Acacia Barrels.
• Egri Bikaver AKA=Bulls Blood- Blend of 4+ Grapes, Kekrankos Must Be 30%-60% of Blend, Plus Pinot Noir and Bordeaux Varietals.
  • Classicus(+Aged/ 6mo.),  Superior(+Aged/ 12mo.),  Grand Superior(+Aged/ 12mo./ Lower Yields)
• Szekszard Bikaver AKA=Bulls Blood- Blend of 4+ Grapes, Kekfrankos(+45%), Kadarka(5%-10%), Plus Bordeaux Varietals.
  • Regular(+Aged/ 6mo.),  Premium(+Aged/ 12mo.)

HISTORY–

• 1868 @Hungary– Phylloxera Outbreak
• Pre-1920 @Hungary– Part of Austrian Empire
• 1920 @Hungary– After WWI. and the Trianon Peace Treaty Hungary Looses 2/3 of Territory to Slovakia
• 1950 @Hungary– Communist Takeover
• 1990 @Hungary– End of Communist Rule.

CULTURE–

• PIONEERS~ ~Rakoczy~ 1730/ 72 Transylvanian Prince, Delimited 28 Villages From Quality
• FESTIVALS~ ~Hungarian Wine Summit~ (March/ Budapest)
  • Mission– To Bing Wine Buyers, Sommeliers, and Wine Writers to the Hungarian Capital to Taste and Talk All Thing Hungarian Wine.
• FESTIVALS~ ~St. Martin’s Festival~ (November 11th.) Celebrating New Wine Paired With Local Goose.
• GASTRONOMY…Goose Liver, Sponge Cake   |   CHEESE…
• ~International Furmint Day~ (February 1st.)

HUNGARY WINE LAW

• GOVERNING BODY
  • Districtus Hungaricus Controllatus DHC.,  Controlled Hungarian District
• LAWS GOVERNING– Geographic Boundaries, Topography, Grapes, Production
  • Label Requirement-
• HUNGARY WINE CLASSIFICATION
  • 38 Protected Wine Areas…33 PDO.’s  |   5 PGI.’s

HUNGARIAN WINE TERMS

• Aszu- Noble Sweet Wine Made In Tokaj
• Bor- General Word For Wine
• Borbar- Wine Bar
• Dulo- Single Vineyard
• Edes- Sweet
• Feledes- Semi-Sweet
• Felszaraz- Semi-Dry
• Gonci Hordo- Wine Barrel (136 Liters)
• Hordo- Wine Barrel
• Illat- Pleasant Scent
• Palack- Bottle
• Puttony- Wooden Harvest Basket 
• Pezsgo- Sparkling Wine
• Szaraz- Dry
• Torkoly- Marc or Pomace

• GEOGRAPHIC DISCLAIMER~ “To Benefit From “Demystifying “The Vine” and the World of Wine a Detailed Understanding of Hungary’s Geography and Topography is Needed and the Ability to Visualize Its Wine Regions.  Sections Are Organized In a “North to South”/ “East to West” Orientation and is Intended to Be Researched as So.”

NORTH-TRANSDANUBIA–Region      @Gyor

• WHITE=  |   RED= **Refer to “DHC./ Sub-Zones” For Variety Information.
• GEOGRAPHY- Hungary(North-West), REGION-North-Transdanubia
  • BORDERS-Austria(Southern Extension of Austria’s Neusiedlersee.)
  • “Non-Contiguous(12?)”
  • Sub-Zones- Mor, Neszmely, Pannonhalma, Sopron, Styek-Buda
• TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly”, +Altitude(150mt. to 400mt.)
  • On~Raba/ Rabca/ Macrcal~Rivers~Tributary~Danube~River~
• SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Limestone, Slate
• CLIMATE- “Continental”
• VITICULTURE-  ?  ha. Planted
• CULTURE- AKA=Upper Pannon
  

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SOPRON PDO.     @Sopron

• WHITE= Cserszegi Fuszeres, Furmint, Irsai Oliver, Patria, Zenit
  
  • –International– Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Traminer, Zöld Veltelini AKA=Grüner Veltliner
• RED= Kekfrankos 50%, Blauburger, Zweiglet
  • –International– Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Dornfelder, Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Turan, Zinfandel
• GEOGRAPHY- Hungary(North-West), REGION-North-Transdanubia(West),  @Hw.#M86
  • North of Szombathely-City(15km.), BORDERS– Austria, “Non-Contiguous(3)”
  • Sub-Zones- North, Central, South-West
  • CITIES-(North)- Agfalva, Fertoboz, Fertorakos, Fertoszeplak, Fertoszentmiklos, Harka, Hidegseg, Kophaza, Nagycenk, Sopron
  • CITIES-(Central)- Cak, Koszeg, Lukacshaza
  • CITIES-(South-West)- Felsocsatar, Vaskeresztes
• TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ Sopron Hills, Koszeg Hills, +Altitude(150mt. to 400mt.)
  • On~Lake~Neusiedl~/ On~Lake~Ferto~
• SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Limestone, Mica Schist, Slate
• CLIMATE- “Continental(Sub-Alpine)”
• VITICULTURE- 1,605 ha. Planted
  • Estates/ Producers- Hauer, Ivancsics(5ha.), Jandl(6ha.), Lover, Luka(3ha.), Kampits(2ha.), Mandli(36ha.), Pfneiszl, Raspi, Toth(5ha.), Steigler, Taschner, Vinceller(13.5ha.), Weninger, Wetzer Peter
  • Vineyards- Spern Steiner
• CULTURE- +Pronounced– “Shop-Ron”.
  • Shares Culture/Language(German) and Border With Austria. Sopron Was Once the Capital of Burgenland, Austria
  • Self Proclaimed “Capital of Kekfrankos”.

PANNONHALMA    @Gyonujbarat

• WHITE= Cserszegi Fuszeres, Irsai Oliver
  • –International– Olaszrizling 30%, Kereklevelu, Kiralyleanyka, Muller Thurgau, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Tramini, Zöld Veltelini AKA=Grüner Veltliner
    
• RED= Kekfrankos, Nero, Zweigelt
  • –International– Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir
• GEOGRAPHY- Hungary, REGION-North-Transdanubia(Central), @Hw.#M1
  • South of Gyor-City(5km.), CITIES-Gyonujbarat, Nyul, Pannonhalma
• TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling”, SLOPES/ Pannonhalma Hills/ Sokoro Hills, +Altitude(? mt.)
• SOILS- “Metamorphic”, Wind-Loess
• VITICULTURE- 650 ha. Planted
  • Estates/ Producers- Abbey, Acs(10ha.), Apatsagi, Babarczi(70ha.), Count Karolyi, Cseri(10ha.), Czurda’s(1ha.), Hangyal(10ha.), Pannonhalmi, Son of the Wind(2.2ha.), Vaszary(45ha.)
• CULTURE- “Monks & Monasteries” ~Abbey of Pannonhalma~

NESZMELY     @Neszmely

• WHITE= Cserszegi Fuszeres, Irsai Oliver
  • –International– Chardonnay, Olaszrizling, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Zöld Veltelini AKA=Grüner Veltliner
    
• RED= ?
  • –International– Merlot
• GEOGRAPHY- Hungary, REGION-North-Transdanubia(North-Central), @Hw.#M1
  • North-West of Budapest-City(50km.), BORDERS-Mor(South-West)
  • CITIES-Haj, Kocs, Mocsa, Nagyigmand, Sutto, Szomod, Tata, Vertesszolos
• TOPOGRAPHY- “Rollling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ ?, +Altitude(? mt.), On~Danube~River~(South)
• SOILS- “Metamorphic”, Wind-Loess
• VITICULTURE-  ? ha. Planted
  • Estates/ Producers- Hilltop
• CULTURE- AKA=Aszar-Nezmely

MOR      @Mor

• WHITE= Ezerjo, Tramini, Chardonnay
• RED= ?
• GEOGRAPHY- Hungary, REGION-North-Transdanubia(East)
  • BORDERS-Neszmely(North-West)
• TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Valley(Mor)”, SLOPES/ ?, +Altitude(? mt.)
• SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Limestone
• VITICULTURE-  ?  ha. Planted
  • Estates/ Producers- Bognar, Bozoky

ETYEK-BUDA DHC.     @Buda

• WHITE= Irsai Oliver
  • –International– Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Welschriesling
    
• RED= Keknyelu
  • –International– Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir
• GEOGRAPHY- Hungary, REGION-North-Transdanubia(East), @Hw.#M1/M7
  • South-West of Budapest-City(5km.)
• TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling”, +Altitude(? mt.), ON PLAIN/~Alfold~, On~Danube~River~(Near)
  • On~Lake~Velencei~
• SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Limestone
• VITICULTURE-  ?  ha. Planted
• VINICULTURE- Sparkling
  • Estates/ Producers- Campanula, Esterhazy, Etyeki Kuria, Haraszthy, Nyakas Pince

BALATON–Region       @

• WHITE=    |   RED=  **Refer to “DHC./ Sub-Zones” For Variety Information.
• GEOGRAPHY- Hungary(West), REGION-Balaton
  • Sub-Zones– Badacsony PDO., Balatonbodlar PDO., Balatonfured-Csopak PDO., Balaton-Felvidek PDO., Kali PDO., Nagy-Somlo PDO., Tihany PDO., Zala PDO.
• TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling”
  • On~Lake~Balaton~(36km. Long/ 3km. Wide/ 1.5mt. Deep)(Largest Freshwater Lake In Europe)
• SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Volcanic”
• CLIMATE- “Continental” With “Mediterranean” Influenced
  • *Summers– Hot, Humid   |   *Winters– Cold, West
  • Influenced by LAKE EFFECT/~Lake Balaton~
• VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
  • Botrytis- **Refer to “WINE STYLES/ Botrytis” For Detailed Information.
  • CHALLENGES– Birds(Stallings), Nets Needed

**Balaton Images Courtesy of Delong Maps, Purchase These Maps at www.Delongwine.com

ZALA PDO.    @Nagykanizsa

• WHITE= Olaszrizling AKA=Welschriesling, Patria, Rajnai Rizling
  
  • –International– Chardonnay, Pinot Gri, Rizlingsilvani, Zöld Veltelini AKA=Grüner Veltliner
• RED= Rizlingszilvani, Zala Gyongye, Zoldveltelini
  • –International– Pinot Noir
• GEOGRAPHY- Hungary, REGION-Balaton(West), @Hw.#M7
  • “Non-Contiguous(8)”, BORDERS-Croatia(South-West)
  • Sub-Zones- Csaford, Mura River Area, Szentgyorgyvar, West Keszthely Hills
• TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ Zala Hills, Keszthely Hills, +Altitude(? mt.)
  • On~Lake~Balaton~(West), On~Mura~River~
• VITICULTURE-  ? ha. Planted
  • Estates/ Producers- Bussay

SOMLO PDO.     @Veszprem

• WHITE= Cserszegi Fuszeres, Fuhfark, Furmint, Goher, Harslevelu, Irsai Oliver, Sarfefer
  • –International– Kereklevelu, Muller Thurgau, Olaszrizling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Traminer, Zöld Veltelini AKA=Grüner Veltliner
• RED= Jardovany
  • –International– Merlot
• GEOGRAPHY- Hungary, REGION-Balaton(North), West of Budapest-City(120km.)
  • “Non-Contiguous(3)”
• TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”, SLOPES/ Mt. Somlo, +Altitude(? mt.)
• SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Volcanic”, Pontian lacustrine Deposits With Clay-Marl and Sandstone Overlays
  • Black Basalt, Loess, Clay, Sand
• VITICULUTRE-  530 ha. Planted
  • Estates/ Producers- Apatsagi Prince(4ha.), Barnabas Pince, Bogdan Birtok(22ha.), Csordas-Fodor(9ha.), Ede Puchinger’s(11ha.), Fekete Bela, Fekete Pince, Jask Laci(3.5ha.), Kolonics, Kreinbacher(Sparkling), Somlo Kincse(3.5ha.), Somali Vandor(4.5ha.), somloi Forras(2ha.), Szabo(1.5ha.), Szalai(2ha.), Tomscanyi(2.5ha.), Tornai Pinceszet, Vandor Pince, Vino Vera(1ha.)
• CULTURE- Wine Production Dating Back to 1135., AKA=Nagy-Somlo
• SUB-ZONES Of NAGY-SOMLO
  • KIS-SOMLYO– Geography- REGION-Balaton, SUB-ZONE-Somlo(North-West)
    • CITIES-Celldomolk, Kemeneskapolna, Mesteri
  • SOUTH-WEST– Geography- REGION-Balaton, SUB-ZONE-Somlo(South-West)
    • CITIES-Borgata, Kissomlya
  • EAST– Geography- REGION-Balaton, SUB-ZONE-Somlo(East)
    • CITIES– Borszorcsok, Doba, Somlojeno, Somlovasarhely, Somloszolos

BALATON-FELVIDEK PDO.    @Sumeg

• WHITE= Fulmint, Irai Oliver, Juhfark, Patria, Trilla, Zeus
  • –International– Chardonnay, Muller Thurgau, Muscat(Ottonel), Olaszrizling, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Zöld Veltelini AKA=Grüner Veltliner
• RED= Kekfrankos, Zweiglt
  • –International– Cabnernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah
• GEOGRAPHY- Hungary, REGION-Balaton(Central)
  • CITIES-Csabrendek, Sumeg, Vonyarcvashegy
  • Sub-Zones- Badacsony, Kali
• TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ Fekete Hill, +Altitude(? mt.)
  • On~Lake~Balaton~(North-West)
• VITICULTURE-  ?  ha. Planted,   Botrytis
  • Estates/ Producers- Capari(1ha,), Effendy(12ha.), Liskay, Odon(5ha.), Palffy(18ha.), Sarki Roka(7ha.), Toth(3.5ha.)
• CULTURE- AKA= Balaton Highlands
• SUB-ZONES Of BALATON-FELVIDEK
• BADACSONY PDO.    @Tapolca
  • WHITE= Csabagyongye, Juhfark AKA=Somlo, Keknyelu, Rozsako, Szurkebarat, Zenit
    • –International– Chardonnay, Muscat(Blanc Petite Grains), Muscat(Ottonel), Olaszrizling, Rizling AKA=Riesling, Rizlingszilvani AKA=Muller Thurgau, Sauvignon Blanc, Szurkebarat AKA=Pinot Gris
      
  • RED= Kekfrankos, Zweigelt
    • –International– Cabernet Sauvigon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah
  • GEOGRAPHY- Hungary, REGION-Balaton(Central)
    • In Balaton-Felvidek(South-Central), CITIES-Badasconytomai, Tapolca
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling”, +Altitude(? mt.), On~Lake~Balaton~(North-West)
    • SLOPES/ Badacsony, Csobanc, Gulacs, Gyorgy, Hajagos, Szent Gyorgy-Hegy(8.5ha.), Szigliget, Toti
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Volcanic”
  • CLIMATE- “Continental” With “Mediterranean” Influences
  • VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted,  Botrytis
    • Estates/ Producers- Bako Ambrus, Borbely(21ha.), Csendes Dulo, Elias(4ha.), Gilvesy, Nemeth, Nyari Pince, Sabar, Szeremley, Varga Pinceszet(200ha.)
• KALI PDO.    @
  • WHITE= Furmint, Juhfark AKA=Somlo, Keknyelu, Olaszrizling, Szurkebarat, Zenit
    • –International– Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Sargamuskotaly, Sauvignon Blanc
      
  • RED= ?
    • –International– Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah
  • GEOGRAPHY- Hungary, REGION-Balaton(Central)
    • In(Laps) Balaton-Felvidek(East)/ Badacsony(South-East)
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling”, +Altitude(? mt.), On~Lake~Balaton~(North-West), IN BASIN/~Kal~
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Volcanic”
  • CLIMATE- “Continental” With “Mediterranean” Influences
  • VITICULTURE- ?  ha. Planted,  Botrytis
    • Estates/ Producers- Koroka(6ha.)

BALATONFURED-CSOPAK PDO.     @Balatonfured

• WHITE= Furmint, Irsai Oliver, Olaszrizling, Patria, Zenit, Zeus
  • –International– Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Rizlingszilvani, Sargamuskotaly, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Tramini
    
• RED= Kekfrandos
  • –International– Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah
• GEOGRAPHY- Hungary, REGION-Balaton(North-East)
  • VILLAGES– Alsoors, Aszofo, Balatonakali, Balatonalmadi, Balatoncsico, Balatonfured, Balatonszolos, Balatonudvari, Scopak, Dorgicse, Felsoors, Lovas, Mencshely, Monoszlo, Obudavar, Orvenyes, Paloznak, Pecsely, Szentantalfa, Szentjakabfa, Tagyon, Tihany, Vaszoly, Zanka
  • Sub-Zones- Nivegy Valley
• TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling”, SLOPES/ Balaton Highlands(Tagyon Hill), +Altitude(? mt.)
  • On~Lake~Balaton~(North-West), (12km. Long)
• SOILS- “Metamorphic”, Schist(Silurian Metamorphic Phyllite), Overlaid by Red Sandstone
• VITICULTURE- 2,400 ha. Planted,   Botrytis
  • Estates/ Producers- Dobosi, Figula, Fodorvin(9ha.), Grand Vine de Barnag(1.5ha.), Gyukli(5ha.), Kern(1oha.), Martinus(11ha.), Petranyi(3.5ha.), St. Donat, Thetis(17ha.)
  • Vineyards- Szitahegy
• SUB-ZONES Of BALATONURED-CSOPAK
  • ZAMIA–
  • BALATONALMADI–

TIHANY PDO.     @Balatonfured

• WHITE= Furmint, Olaszrizling
  • –International– Chardonnay, Sargamuskotaly, Pinot Gris
    
• RED= ?
  • –International– Cabernet Franc, Merlot
• GEOGRAPHY- Hungary, REGION-Balaton(East)
• TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling’”, +Altitude(? mt.)
  • On~Lake~Balaton~(Island That Sits In the North-East Section of Lake)
• SOILS- “Metamorphic”, Schist(Silurian Metamorphic Phyllite), Overlaid by Sandstone
• VITICULTURE-  ? ha. Planted,   Botrytis
  • Estates/ Producers- St. Donat

BALATONBOGLAR PDO.  @

• WHITE= Furmit, Irsai Oliver, Muscat(Lunel), Sargamuskotaly
  • –International– Chardonnay, Sargamuskotaly, Muscat(Ottonel), Olaszrizling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Zöld Veltelini AKA=Grüner Veltliner
    
• RED= Kekfrandos AKA=Blaufrandisch, Zweigelt
  • –International– Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah
• GEOGRAPHY- Hungary, REGION-Balaton(South-East), @Hw.#67/ M7
  • “Non-Contiguous(4)”
  • VILLAGES– Andocs, Balatonbereny, Balatonboglar, Balatonendred, Balatonkeresztur, Balatonlelle, Balatonszemes, Karad, Kethely, Koroshegy, Kotcse, Latrany, Lengyeltoti, Marcali, Ordacsehi, Somogysamson, Somogytur, Szolad, Szolosgyorok, Visznek, Zamardi
• TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling”, SLOPES/ ?, +Altitude(? mt.), On~Lake~Balaton~(South)
• VITICULTURE-  3,000  ha. Planted
• VINICULTURE- Botrytis,  Sparkling
  • Estates/ Producers- Androsics(60ha.), Balatonboglar, Garamvari, Ikon(40ha.), Katona Borhaz(43ha.), Kesa(5ha.), Kristinus, Radpuszta Szolobirtok(88ha.)

PANNON–Region     @

• WHITE=   |   RED= **Refer to “DHC./ Sub-Zones” For Variety Information.
• GEOGRAPHY- Hungary(South-Central), REGION-Pannon
  • Sub-Zones–Pecs, Szekszard, Tolna, Villany
• TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling”, SLOPES/ ?, +Altitude(110mt. to 444mt.)
• SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, “Volcanic”, Loess(Wind), Clay, Limestone
• CLIMATE-
• VITICULTURE-  ? ha. Planted
  

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TOLNA PDO.   @

• WHITE= Olasrizling
  • –International– Chardonnay, Grüner Veltliner, Pinot Blanc, Traminer
•  RED= Kekfranko, Zweiglet
  • –International– Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
• GEOGRAPHY- Hungary, REGION-Pannon(North), @Hw.#61
  • COUNTIES– Baranya, Fejer, Tolna
• TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling”, +Altitude(? mt.)
• VITICULTURE- 2,200 ha. Planted
  • Estates/ Producers- Boka, Duzsi Tamas, Frittmann, Gere Tamas es Zsolt, Illes, Laposa, Pannon Tokay, Pastor, Reizinger, Thummerer, Tokajicum, Tuzko Birtok

PECS PDO.      @Pecs

• WHITE= Cirfandli AKA=Zierfandler/ Spatrot, Irsai Oliver, Juhfark, Pintes, Zengo, Zenit
  • –International– Chardonnay, Müller Thurgau, Muscat(Ottonel), Olaszrizling, Pinot Girs, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Traminer, Zöld Veltelini AKA=Grüner Veltliner
• RED= Csokaszolo, Fekete Jardovany, Kadarka
  • –International– Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Portugieser, Zweigelt
• GEOGRAPHY- Hungary, REGION-Pannon(South-West), Hw.#6, “Non-Contiguous(7)”
• TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling”, SLOPES/ Mecsek Hills, +Altitude(110mt. to 300mt.)
• SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, “Volcanic”, Red Sandstone, Sand, Limestone
• VITICULUTRE- 710 ha. Planted
  • Estates/ Producers- Hars, Lisicza, Matias, Wekler
• CULTURE- 
  • ACADEMICS~ ~Pecs University~ @Pecs, Hungary
    • Specialization~ Viticulture & Oenology

VILLANY PDO.     @Sklos

• WHITE= Irsai Oliver
  • –International– Chasselas, Müller-Thurgau, Olaszrizling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling
• RED= Fekete Jardovany, Kekfrankos, Zweigelt
  • –International– Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Portugieser, Syrah
• GEOGRAPHY- Hungary, REGION-Pannon(South), South of Budapest-City(170km.)
  • BORDERS– Croatia(Near/ 20km.), Sub-Zone- Siklos
• TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ Villany Hills, +Altitude(444mt.)
• SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, “Volcanic”, Loess(Wind), Clay, Limestone, Dolomite
• CLIMATE- “Mediterranean” With “Continental” Influence
• VITICULTURE- 2,390 ha. Planted
  • Estates/ Producers- Attila Gere, Bock, Csanyi, Gere, Heumann, Polgar, Sauska, Tamas & Zsolt Gere, Tiffan, Vylyan, Wassmann, Wunderlich, Zoltan Gunzer
  • Vineyards- Autuminal, Csillagvolgy, Jammerthal, Kopar, Ordogarok Remete

SZEKSZARD PDO.     @Tolna

• WHITE= ?
• RED= Kadarka, Zweigelt
  • –International– Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Kekfrankos, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah
• GEOGRAPHY- Hungary, REGION-Pannon(South-East), @Hw.#M6
  • CITIES-Alsonana, Bata, Bataszek, Slsonyek, Decs, Harc, Kakasd, Kety, Medina, Ocseny, Sioagard, Szalka, Szekszard, Vardomb, Zomba,
• TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly/ Valley”, ON PLAIN/ Alford(The Great Plain)
  • SLOPES/ Szekszard Hills/ Geresdi Hills, +Altitude(250mt.)
• CLIMATE- “Continental”
• SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Limestone, Loess(Wind), Clay
• VITICULTURE- 2350 ha. Planted
  • Estates/ Producers- Csaba Sebestyen, Eszterbauer, Fekete, Fritz, Heimann, Janos Nemeth, Markvart, Merfelsz, Meszaros, Sebestyen, Szeleshat, Takler, Tamas Duzsi, Tuske, Vesztergombi, Vida Peter
  • Vineyards- Gurovica, Porkolab
• VINICULTURE- 
  • Szekszard Bikaver AKA=Bulls Blood- Blend of 4+ Grapes, Kekfrankos(+45%), Kadarka(5%-10%), Plus Bordeaux Varietals.
    • Regular(+Aged/ 6mo.),  Premium(+Aged– 12mo.)
• SUB-ZONES Of SZEKSZARD
  • SIOAGARD– Geography- REGION-Pannon, SUB-ZONE-Szekszard(North)
    • Vineyards-
  • ZOMBA– Geography- REGION-Pannon, SUB-ZONE-Szekszard(North)
    • Vineyards-
  • SZEKSZARD– Geography- REGION-Pannon, SUB-ZONE-Szekszard(North-Central)
    • Vineyards-
  • DECS– Geography- REGION-Pannon, SUB-ZONE-Szekszard(North)
    • Vineyards-
  • ALSONANA– Geography- REGION-Pannon, SUB-ZONE-Szekszard(South-Central)
    • Vineyards-
  • VARDOMB– Geography- REGION-Pannon, SUB-ZONE-Szekszard(East–Central)
    • Vineyards-
  • ALSONYEK– Geography- REGION-Pannon, SUB-ZONE-Szekszard(West-Central)
    • Vineyards-
  • BATASZEK– Geography- REGION-Pannon, SUB-ZONE-Szekszard(South)
    • Vineyards-
  • BATA– Geography- REGION-Pannon, SUB-ZONE-Szekszard(South)
    • Vineyards-

DUNA–Region     @

• WHITE=  |   RED= **Refer to “DHC./ Sub-Zones” For Variety Information.
• GEOGRAPHY- Hungary(South-East), REGION-Danube
  • BORDERS-Serbia(South)
  • Sub-Zones– Csongrad, Hajos-Baja, Kunsag, Izsany Arany Sarfemer, Monor, Voltvadkert Ezwejo
• TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Mountainous”, +Altitude(75mt. to 120mt.)
  • ON PLAIN/~Great Hungarian~, ~Alford~(The Great Plain)
• SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Volcanic”
• CLIMATE- “Continental”
• VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
• CULTURE- AKA=Danube
  

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KUNSAG DHC.       @

• WHITE= Cserszegi Fuszeres, Generosa, Irsay Oliver
  • –International– Refren, Riesling
• RED= Kadarka
  • –International– Blaufrankisch, Cabernet Franc
• GEOGRAPHY- Hungary, REGION-Duna(Greater), BORDERS-Serbia
  • Sub-Zones- Csongrad, Hajos-Baja, Izany Arany Sarfemer, Monor, Soltvadkert Ezerjo, Voltvadkert Ezwejo
• TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling”, On~Danube/ Tisza~River~
  • ON PLAIN/~Great Hungarian~, ~Alford~(The Great Plain), +Altitude(75mt. to 120mt.)
• VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
  • Estates/ Producers- Donausonne, Frittmann

MONOR       @Monor

• WHITE= Irsai Oliver
  • –International– Chardonnay
• RED= Kadarka
  • –International– Blaufrankisch, Cabernet Sauvignon
• GEOGRAPHY- Hungary, REGION-Duna(North), In Kunsag DHC.(North-West)
• TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling”
  • ON PLAIN/~Great Hungarian~, ~Alford~(The Great Plain), +Altitude(75mt. to 120mt.)
• VITICULTURE-  ? ha. Planted
  • Estates/ Producers- Koch

IZSANY ARANY SARFEMER     @Csongrad

• WHITE= ?    |    RED= ?
• GEOGRAPHY- Hungary, REGION-Duna(North-West), In Kunsag(West)
• TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling”
  • ON PLAIN/~Great Hungarian~, ~Alford~(The Great Plain), +Altitude(75mt. to 120mt.)
• VITICULTURE-  ? ha. Planted
  • Estates/ Producers-

SOLTVADKERT EZERJO     @Soltvadkert

• WHITE= ?    |    RED= ?
• GEOGRAPHY- Hungary, REGION-Duna(West-Interior), In Kunsag(West-Interior)
• TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling”
  • ON PLAIN/~Great Hungarian~, ~Alford~(The Great Plain), +Altitude(75mt. to 120mt.)
• VITICULTURE-  ? ha. Planted
  • Estates/ Producers-

HAJOS-BAJA       @Hajos, Baja

• WHITE= Irsai Oliver
  • –International– Chardonnay
• RED= Kadarka
  • –International– Blaufrankisch, Cabernet Sauvignon
• GEOGRAPHY- Hungary, REGION-Duna(South-West), In Kunsag(South-West), @Hw.#51
• TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling”, On~Danube~River~
  • ON PLAIN/~Great Hungarian~, ~Alford~(The Great Plain), +Altitude(75mt. to 120mt.)
• SOILS- “Metamorphic”, Loess(Wind), Sand
• VITICULTURE-  ? ha. Planted
  • Estates/ Producers- Koch, Sziegl(5ha.)

CSONGRAD     @Szeged

• WHITE= ?    |    RED= ?
• GEOGRAPHY- Hungary, REGION-Duna(South-East), In Kunsag(South-East)
  • BORDERS-Serbia(South), “Non-Contiguous(3)”
• TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling”, On~Tisza~River~
  • ON PLAIN/~Great Hungarian~, ~Alford~(The Great Plain), +Altitude(75mt. to 120mt.)
• VITICULTURE-  ? ha. Planted
  • Estates/ Producers-

UPPER-HUNGARY–Region      @

• WHITE=   |    RED= **Refer to “DHC./ Sub-Zones” For Variety Information.
• GEOGRAPHY- Hungary(North-East), REGION-Upper-Hungary
  • Sub-Zones- Bukk, Debroi harslevelu, Eger, Matra, Tokaj
• TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ Northern Massif(Bukk, Matra Mountains), +Altitude(150mt. to 250mt.)
  • Topographic Events- Upper-Hungary is Comprise of 400 Volcanic Cones In Its Basin, Ranging From 150mt. to 400mt.
• SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Volcanic”
• CLIMATE- “Continental”
• VITICULUTRE-  ?  ha. Planted
• CULTURE- Translate to Felvidek/ Felso-Magyaroszg Meaning Upland Referring to the Higher Altitude From the Volcanic Uplift In the Area
  

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MATRA DHC.     @Gyongyos

• WHITE= Irsai Oliver
  • –International– Muscat Blanc, Muscat(Ottonel), Pinot Gris
• RED= Kekfrankos
• GEOGRAPHY- Hungary, REGION-Upper-Hungary(West), @Hw.#M3/3
  • BORDERS-Eger/ Debro Harslevelu(East)
  • North-East of Budapest-City(? km.), “Non-Contiguous(4)”
• TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ Northern Massif(Matra Mountains), +Altitude(? mt.)
  • On~Danube~River~
• SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Volcanic”
• VITICULTURE-  ? ha. Planted
  • Estates/ Producers- Bardot es Fia, Centurio, Karen’s Gabor, Szoke Matyas
• CULTURE- AKA=Matra

EGER DHC.     @Eger

• WHITE= Zenit
  • –International– Chardonnay, Szurkebarat AKA=Pinot Gri, Sauvignon Blanc, Traminer, Viognier, Zöld Veltelini AKA=Grüner Veltliner
• RED= Kadarka, Kekfronkos, Kekoporto, Blauburger, Kekmedoc, Turan, Zweigelt
  • –International– Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah
• GEOGRAPHY- Hungary, REGION-Upper-Hungary(Central-Interior), Hw.#3/ M3
  • BORDERS-Matra(West), Bukk(East)
  • North-East of Budapest-City(100 km.), BORDERS-Bukk(East)
  • Sub-Zones- Debroi Harslevelu-District
• TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ Northern Massif(Bukk Mountains), +Altitude(? mt.)
• SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Volcanic”, “Sedimentary”, Limestone
• VINICULTURE-
  • Egri Bikaver AKA=Bulls Blood- Blend of 4+ Grapes, Kekrankos Must Be 30%-60% of Blend, Plus Pinot Noir and Bordeaux Varietals.
    • Classicus(+Aged– 6mo.),  Superior(+Aged– 12mo.),  Grand Superior(+Aged– 12mo./ Lower Yields)
• VITICULTURE- 5,400 ha. Planted
  • Estates/ Producers- Bolyki, The Collective(Nat.Pro.), Gal Tibor, J & J Eger, Janos Bolyki, Kovacs Nimrod, Merengo, Nimrod Kovacs, St. Andrea Maria
  • Vineyards- Nagy Eged
• CULTURE- Hungarian Soldiers Where Know to Drink Bulls Blood Before Battle Which Gave Them the Temperament of Bulls.
• DEBROI HARSLEVELU      @Verpelet
  • WHITE= Olaszrizling, Szurkebarat
    • –International– Chardonnay
  • RED= Kadarka, Kekoporto
    • –International– Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir
  • GEOGRAPHY- Hungary, REGION-Upper-Hungary(Central), In Eger(West)
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly”
    • SLOPES/ Northern Massif(Bukk Mountains/ South & South-West), +Altitude(?mt.)
  • VITICULTURE- ?  ha. Planted
    • Estates/ Producers-

BUKK      @Miskoic

• WHITE= Leanyka, Olaszrizling AKA=Welschriesling, Szurkebarat, Zenit
  • –International– Chardonnay, Cserszegi Zuszeres, Pinot Blanc, Zenit
• RED= Kadarka, Kekoporto, Kekfrankos AKA=Blaufrankisch, Zweigelt
  • –International– Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir
• GEOGRAPHY– Hungary, REGION-Upper-Hungary(Central-Interior), @Hw.#3
  • BORDERS-Eger(West), CITIES-Diosgyor, Edeleny, Miskolc, Szizko
• TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”
  • SLOPES/ Northern Massif(Bukk Mountains)(South & South-West), +Altitude(150mt. to 250mt.)
• VITICULTURE- 898  ha. Planted
  • Estates/ Producers- Gallay, Hajdu Roland, Sandor Zsolt

TOKAJ-HEGYALJA DHC.     @Sarospatak

• WHITE= Furmint 65%, Harslevelu 30%, Kabar, Koverszolo, Sargamuskotaly AKA=Muscat(Blanc Petite Grains), Zeta AKA=Oremus
• RED= ?
• GEOGRAPHY- Hungary(North-East), REGION-Upper-Hungary(North-East)
  • North-East of Budapest-City(     km.), @Hw.#37/ 39
  • VILLAGES-(27)-Abaujszanto, Bodrogkeresztur, Bodrogkisfalud, Erdobenye, Mad, Mala Trna, Olaszliszka, Satoraljaujhely, Szegi, Tallya, Tarcal, Tokaj, Tolcsva, Vinicky
• TOPOGRAPHY– “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”
  • SLOPES/ Sheltered by Carpathian Mountians, +Altitude(150mt. to 400mt.)
  • SLOPES/ Zemplen Hills, +Altitude(200mt.), Highly Volcanic Range In the Carpathian Mountains.
  • On~Tisza/ Bodrog~Rivers~Tributary~
• SOILS- “Metamorphic”
  • “Sedimentary”, Influence by Ancient Dried Up Pannon Sea.
  • “Volcanic”, (Rhyolite, Rhyodacite, Dacite, Andesite), From Upper Miocene Period, Loess
    • Nyirok(Detrital Andesite & Rhyolite/ Grey Tuff/ Clay Mixed With Broken-Down Rock)
    • Yellow Earth(Formed by Loess)
    • Rock Flour(Silicified Rocks and Pumice)
    • Hot Water Springs(Deposited Alkalis(Potassium, Sodium), and Trace Elements On the Surface, Enriching Pulverized Volcanic Rock.
• CLIMATE- “Continental”, +Diurnal Shifts(20°Variation)
  • The Climate of 3 Seasons Coming Together…Summer(For Ripe, Healthy Grapes), Early-Autumn(Humidity is Needed For Botrytis to Set In.) Autumn(Sunny-Warm, Essential For Desiccation the Berries.)
• VITICULTURE– 5,600 ha. Planted
  • Climate, Grape Variety, Terroir, and Vintage(Conditions) All Play a Part is Producing Botrytis and In Turn Noble Rot.
  • 487 Named Crus/ 52 Considered Grand Cru.
    • First Classified In 1937, Consisting of 1st. Growth, 2nd. Growth, & 3rd. Growth.
    • Only 27 Villages Can Produce Tokaji PDO. In Hungary.
    • 1/3 is Dry Wine, 2/3 is Sweet Wine.  Of the 2/3 Sweet Wine, 1/2 is That is Botrytis Effected and 1/2 of That is Late Harvest.
  • CHALLENGES– Cool Bodrog River and Warmer Tisza Rivers Converge at the Town of Tokaj.  The Morning Fog, Mist and Wetness Combined With the Hot Afternoon Moisture Lead to High Humidity and Botrytis.  Botrytis is Potentially Benevolent and Unwanted In Certain Regions of the World But Encouraged In Tokaj and Great For Producing Tokaj Aszu.
  • Strict Pruning Leads to Limited Yields and Maximization of the Spread of Botrytis.
  • Harvest On Many Tries Into November, Aszu Berries Dried and Held In Container Until Commencement of Vinification Process.
  • Botrytis Berry Lose Up to 80% of Their Size.
  • Some Years Botrytis Outbreak is Minimal and Not Wide Spread. These Years There’s Not Quality/ Quantity Enough to Make Vintage.
  • Great Vintages- 2017, 2016, 2015, 2013, 2011, 2007, 2006, 2003, 1999
• VINICULTURE- The Region of Tokaj Produces Dry & Sweet Wines.
  • TOKAJ ASZU– Botrytis Grapes Made Into Paste, Added to Must, Resulting Juice is Slow Fermented, +AGED/ Only 5% of Country Production.
  • PROCESS– Aszu Berries Mixed With Pre-Made Still Wine or Fermenting Grape Must, to Extract Essence Through Skin Contact. Proportion of Still Wine to Aszu Berries is Important.
  • ~Puttonyos~ (20 kg. Baskets/ Hods) Traditionally Indicates the Number of Puttonyos (20kg. Baskets/ Hods) of Sweet Aszu Berries That Were Added to the Base Wine. The Puttonyos Scale Indicates How Sweet the Wine is: the Higher the Number, the Sweeter the Wine, the Maximum Being Six Puttonyos.
  • The Higher the Number to Greater the Intensity and Sweetness of the Finished Wine.
  • Now It’s Measured In Grams of Residual Sugar.Unit Given to State the Measure of Sweetness or Sugar Level of Hungarian Botryis Wine. (From 1- 6)
  • BARRELS– Gonci(136 Liters), Szerednyei(220 Liters)
  • FLOR– Szamorodni Szaraz, Name For Flor is Hartya AKA=Film
    • Matures In Barrels Under Flor Layer For 3-5 Years In Humid Cellars of Over 85% Humidity Before Bottling, Dry Flor Wine Produced From Botrytis Grapes
    • -Estate/ Producers- Samuel Tinon
• TOKAY SWEETNESS SCALE
  • Based On Sugar Content/ Sugar Free Extract, Scale 1-6 & Eszencia.
  • Tokaji Aszu +130 Liters of Residual Sugar
  • 3 Puttonyos Aszu- +60 Grams/ Liter of RS.
  • 4 Puttonyos Aszu- +90 Grams/ Liter of RS.
  • 5 Puttonyos Aszu- +120 Grams/ Liter of  RS., +9% ABV.
  • 6 Puttonyos Aszu- +150 Grams/ Liter of RS.
  • Aszu Eszencia- +45o Grams/ Liter of RS.
    • Eszencia Was Created In 1500’s and Was Thought to Possess Health Properties and Antioxidant Benefits.  Back Then It Was Used as Medicine and Served Out of Spoons.  Over the Centuries This Ancient Tradition Along With the Fact That Its Rare and Expensive Has Lead to Eszencia to Be Served Out of Crystal Spoons.
    • “Eszencia” is Served Traditionally Out of Crystal Spoons Called Angel Spoons, These Crystal Spoons Hold 33 Sips of Eszencia or the Content of a 500 ml. Bottle.
• TOKAJ WINE EVALUATION
  • Sight: Cloudy/ Orange, Golden, Amber
  • Aroma: Marmalade, Bitter Orange, Peach, Floral(Acacia), Ginger Snaps, Vanilla, Lemon(Zest)
  • Palate: Sweet/ +BODY, Honey, Savory, Apricot(Dried), Pineapple, Quince, Mango
  • Structure: Medi-Tans., ABV., High Acid
    • Tokaj-  Generally is Sweet and Savory, Refreshing  and Balance With Lively Acidity.
    • PAIRING… Frai Gras, Fruit Salad, Deserts  |   CHEESE… Dried, Aged, Stilton
    • +AGED/ High Acid and Residual Sugar Gives the Potential to Age for 100 Years
    • SERVING…  50°- 55°, Need Element of Coolness to Bring Out Flavors.
• HISTORY-
  • Producing Wine For 600 Years, Famous For Greats Wines For 400 Years.
  • During the Harvest Region of Tokaj Was Being Attacked. Their Army Had to Defend Themselves and Took Precedent Over Harvest. After Victory When They Returned to Their Vineyards They Saw Botrytis had Taken Over Their Crop. The Grapes Which Were Thought to Be Ruined Were Made Into Wine Anyway.
  • 1074- 1st. Written Mention of Tokaj as a Town.
  • 1241-  1st. Wine Cellars In Area.
  • 1483- 1st. Mention of Mad as a Town.
  • 1600- Lousi XIV Called Tokaji Aszu “The Wine of Kings, and the King of Wines.”
  • 1737-  1st. Country to Use System of Classification Based On Quality.
  • 1950-  Communist Takeover, After World War ll Tokaj Underwent a Shift to Mass Production of Wine Accompanied by Poor Viticulture and Viniculture Practices.
    • Bor Kombinat– State Cooperative Under Communist Rule.
    •  After Centuries of Political Suppressed Under Communist Rule Hungary Became the First Eastern Block Country to Open Its Borders to the World and to Capitalism. A Group of Wine Entrepreneur Led by Hugh Johnson, and Peter Vinding Went In and Created the Royal Tokaji Wine Company and Privatized a Collection of Prime Historical Vineyards Including Oremus, Hetszolo, and Mezes Maly.
• CULTURE-
  • Tokaj is the Spelling of the Region…Tokaji is the Spelling of the Wine.
  • Tokaj Used to Represent to Epidemic of Fine Taste and Cultural Awareness.Tokaj is So Popular and Such is Ingrained In Culture It’s Mentioned the Hungary’s National Anthem.
  • ASSOCIATIONS~ ~Tokaji Trade Council~
  • FESTIVALS~ ~Festival of  Furmint~ (July/ Tokay)
  • UNESCO. WORLD HERITAGE SIGHT~ ~Tokaj~ (Cultural, Landscape, Vineyards)
  • WINE HOLIDAYS~ ~International Tokaj Aszu Day~ (December 10th.)
  • BOTTLE SHAPES~ ~Tokaji~ 500 ml., Low Shoulders
    • ~Tokaji Still~  750 ml, Low Shoulders
• CONTENTIOUS ISSUE!  “Who Gets Credit For Originally Producing Tokaji?”
  • “Slovakia and Hungary Have Been Disputing the Origins of Tokaji For Hundreds of Years.  In 2004 the Dispute Was Settled and Now Both Countries Can Refer to the Name Tokaji On Their Bottles.”
• HUNGARIAN WINE WORDS
  • Aszu- Hungarian Word to Describe Grapes Berries Shriveled by Botrytis.
  • Aszusodas- Hungarian Word For Botrytis.
  • Ausbruch- Over Ripe and Partially Botrytis.
  • Essencia- Free Run Juice of 100% Aszu Berries, 600- 900 Grams Sugar Per Liter.
  • Ezamorodni- Sugar Content of Grape is So High Must Will Not Fully Ferment Leaving Wine High In Residual Sugar.
  • Forditas- Re-Fermenting Must Poured On Tokaji Aszu Past Left After Pressing.
  • Gonci- Traditional Oak Cask Used to Age Tokaji 136L.
  • Maslas– Re-Fermenting New Wine Poured On Tokaji Aszu Lees.
  • Szamoradni- Grapes of Mixed Ripeness Levels, Including Some Botrytized Berries.
  • Tokaj- Wine Produced In Village of Tokaj.
  • Tokaji- Wine Produced Outside Village.
• SUB-ZONES Of TOKAJ -HEGYALJA
  • TOKAJ HILL–      @Tokaj
    • Vineyards- Bajusz, Barat, Bartus, Deak, dobo, Elohegy, Farkas, Gatya, Het-Szolo, Kassal, Kis-Garai, Hitvany, Izdenczi, Lencses, Lestar, Lonyal, Mandulas, Marias, Mezes-Maly, Mogyoros, Nagys-Szolo, Ovia, Szarvas, Pecsi, Perocz, Peter Deak, Serfozo, Sohajo, Szarvas, Szentkereszt, Szil-Volga, Teiekl, Terezia, Thurzo, Zafir
  • MAD BASIN–
    • Vineyards- Betsek, Birsalmas, Bojtak, Dorgo, Galambos, Harcsa, Herceg, Hintos, His-Hegyak, Hegymegi, Hosszu-kotelrk, Jonap, Juharos, Kapi, Kerek-Tolgyes, Kis-Hegyak, Koldu, Koves-Hegy, Kovesd, Nagy, Nyulaszo(18ha.), Makkos, Nyergesek, Nyulaszo, Okortanc, Padi-Hegy, Percza, Pipiske, Repas, Sajgo, Sarkad, Suba, Szent-Tamas, Uragya, Varoldal, Vimany, Zomborka
  • SATOR HILL–     @Satoraljaujhely
  • SZAVA HILL–     @Satoraljaujhely
    • Vineyards-(Other)- Hatari(5ac.)
  • Estates/ Producers- Alana, Arvay, Attila Himonna(3.5ha.), Barta(10ha.), Basilicus(7ha.), Beres(45ha.), Demeter Zoltan, Demetervin, Dereszla, Dobogo, Disznoko(104ha.), Erzsebet(9ha.), Fuleky, Grand Tokaj, Grof Degenfeld(34ha.), Holdvolgy(26ha.), Juliet Victor, Kiralyudvar(8ha.), Kvaszinger, Lenkey, Mad Wines, Majoros, Olaszliszka, Oremus, Patricius, Pajzos, Royal Tokaji Wine Company(100ha.), Sauska, Somloi Vandor, Szent Tamas, Szepsy, Tinon(8ha.), Uri Borok Pinceszete, Zsirai(17ha.)

• **Refer to “SLOVAKIA/ Tokaji” For Additional Information On Tokaji Wine.

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GREAT ALFOLD DHC.     @Bacs-Kiskun

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• GEOGRAPHY- Hungary, REGION-Great Alford
• VITICULTURE-  ?  ha. Planted
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**Refer to “BIBLIOGRAPHY/ Sources” For Details On Scholarly Works Referenced.