Lenkey Pincészet

KORAI ÖRÖMÖK

2023

Korai Örömök ("Early Joys") is a unique skin contact blend of unofficial Tokaji varieties from Lenkey's 2023 vintage. This is made from grapes hailing from every one of Lenkey’s 15 plots in and around the village of Mád, Tokaj. It is a blend of Muscat Otthonel, Zengő, Zenit, Cserszegi Fűszeres, and Zalagyöngye.

These early-ripening varieties are not among the official Tokaji varieties, although they have been grown in Tokaj for generations. Historically, they went into the wines that were offered to farmworkers and other helping friends and neighbors when they were working the “big harvest” of Furmint/Hárslevelű a few months later.

The wine spent 2-4 days on the skins, and was spontaneously fermented and aged on the lees in stainless steel tank for 8 months. The wine is textured and bright, with flavors like tangerine blossoms, almonds and minerals. No sulfur added. Unfiltered, unfined, and no sulfur added. Certified organic.