Certified Sommelier Practice Exam

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What is Eszencia in relation to Tokaji wine?

A blend of red and white wines
100% botrytised grapes
A dry still wine
A sparkling wine from Hungary

The correct answer is: 100% botrytised grapes

Eszencia refers specifically to a very sweet dessert wine produced in the Tokaj region of Hungary and is made exclusively from 100% botrytised grapes. These grapes are affected by noble rot, which concentrates their sugars and imparts distinct flavors and aromas that are characteristic of Tokaji wines. The high sugar content results in an exceptionally rich and viscous wine with very low alcohol levels due to the high sugar concentration. This style of wine is incredibly rare and often requires meticulous production methods, making it a unique and highly sought-after product in the world of wines. The other options do not accurately capture the essence of Eszencia, focusing instead on different wine styles that do not relate to the particular characteristics and production methods of this exquisite Tokaji wine.