2014
Egri Leányka Superior 2014
The typical white wine grape variety of the Eger Wine Region. The wines made from this grape have earned the town a great reputation. The leányka is an ancient Hungarian grape variety that stands out for its lightness, freshness and fragrance, but also for its distinct varietal character.
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TASTING NOTE
The typical white wine grape variety of the Eger Wine Region. The wines made from this grape have earned the town a great reputation. The leányka is an ancient Hungarian grape variety that stands out for its lightness, freshness and fragrance, but also for its distinct varietal character.
FOOD PAIRING
Recommended for fish and poultry at 12-14 degrees Co.
AWARDS
Wine Excellence – National Wine Excellence Programme 2018. Gold medal – Mundus Vini Summer Tasting 2017
Wine of the Month in August 2017 – VinCE magazine
TECHNICAL SHEET
WINEMAKING
The shrivelled but not botrytysed grapes were harvested at the end of October in the Almagyar vineyard. The incoming grapes were crushed and destemmed. Must was settled for 1 day then cold fermented at 10 degrees Co. Fining after fermentation. Base wine was put into 5 hl oak barrels and 20 hl casks for 10 months then blended in stainless steel tank. The wine was bottled in May 2017. The first superior category Leányka wine of the winery.
