Rheinhessen, Rheinpflatz, Nahe, or Rheingau. The top producers are single vineyard using more Riesling and Gerwurtztraminer in the mix. Oechsle: this is the scale used to indicate the sugar content of grape juice.
Lesson 4: Principle Wine Regions of the World 4.12 Greece Local indigenous varieties are blended with international ones to produce some superlative wines in a number of areas. The best appellations to look out for are Naoussa, Nemea and Thira (Santorini).The wine laws in Greece follow the EU regime, there are two terms for quality wines;Appellation d’Origine de Qualite Superieure (AOQS): applies to light wines, currently there are 20 classified regions. Appellation d’Origine Controlee (AOC): applies to liqueur wines, eight regions hold this classified, these wines are primarily made from dried Muscat grapes, or the red Mavrodaphne. A Vin de Pays category covers the international varieties and non-traditional style of wine. The overall majority of Greek is table wine. Major Greek Regions and Wines Major wines: Naoussa Macedonia (red: Xinomavro), Nemea – Peloponnese (red: Agiorgitiko), Santorini – Island (white: Assyrtiko), Major Vin de Pays (reds: various local & international GV, whites: various local & international GV). Northern Greece: the home of Naoussa appellation red wines, which lies in these Macedonian regions planted at altitude due to the cool climate here. The Peloponnese Peninsular: the major area here is Nemea which produces red wine exclusively from the Agiorgitiko grape from vineyards above 250 metres because of the regions mild winters and hot summers. The Islands: the Santorini island holds the reputation for strong dry whites made from the Assyrtiko grape, which holds its acidity well produces wines of Viognier like flavours, yields are low, Crete produces the greater volume of wine for Greece. Cephalonia produces good medium bodied, crisp wines with citrus fruit from the Robola variety.
Lesson 4: Principle Wine Regions of the World 4.13 Hungary Hungary’s vast country is dominated by the largest lake in Europe, Lake Balaton. The soil is ideal for cultivation of red variety Kadarka and white Olaz Riesling. Tokaj with its volcanic soil, river mist and the long dry warm autumn create excellent conditions for ripening of the strong acidic Furmint and the softer perfumed Harslevelu grapes which help to crate Tokaj the famous dessert wine which should always be slightly chilled. Many regard it as an excellent tonic.Hungarian Wine Laws Hungarian wine laws are based on the French appellation controlee system called Minosegi Bor, which ensures quality through geographical origin and quality status. Hungary’s 22 wine districts were classified under this system and divided into three regions. All Hungarian wines are classified under one of the following three headings;Asztali Bor (Table Wine)Minosegi Bor (Quality Wine) this category is similar to QWPSRSpecial Quality Wine: applies to Noble rot wines, bottles must bear the state wine seal.Key wines: Tokaji (Furmint – powerful white wine grape gives flavours of apples when young, developing into nuts and honey in maturity, Harslevelu – linden leaf, a late ripening grape prone to botrytis, aromatic with flavours of orange blossom, great for this dessert wine).Bull’s Blood (red blend mainly Kekfrankos which gives light purple-coloured wine with high acidity) this famous wine grown in the Eger region. Varietal wines (reds and whites with Chardonnay, Irasi Oliver is an Muscat cross, Pinot Gris, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon).Hungary divides into three board areas in relation to its vineyardsHungary’s 22 wine regions lie within the three board areas The Great Plain: in the southeast, which is ideally suited to industrial winemaking.Trans-Danubia: these regions surround lake Balaton and are protected by a hilly terrain; soils are volcanic to basalt-rich sand, which drains well. Northern Hungary: hilly terrain, the most famous and prestigious of all Hungarian wine regions lies in this area at Tokaj-Hegyalja in the foothills of the northern mountains. Tokaji is produces Hungary’s most prestigious wines it is named after the local town of Tokaj. These wines takes are generally spilt into two groups, the quality wines, bottled into 75cl bottles, and the special quality wines, bottled into the traditional 50cl dump bottles.
Lesson 4: Principle Wine Regions of the World 4.14 India Winemaking has existed throughout most of India’s history but was particularly encouraged during the time of the Portuguese and British colonization. Wine Regions: Six main wine regions (listed below), high heat and humidity of the far east half of the country limits viticultural activitiy. Champai: located in Mizoram, most Southernly of the seven sister states of eastern India, mountainous region, semi-tropical to temperate climate, cooler area on highest elevation areas. Grape growing most prevalent eastern part of state, centred around towns Champhai and Hnahlan.
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