2023 NJORD Issø
From the hills of Zealand (Sjælland), Denmark, the pioneering winery Njord presents its acclaimed wine, Issø. Known for its artisanal craftsmanship and its bold commitment to Pinot Noir Précoce in a challenging climate, Njord has successfully established itself as a benchmark in Danish viticulture, creating wines that surprise with their elegance and complexity.
The greater concentration of this vintage transforms its traditional lightness into a silky, enveloping caress, offering a much more pleasurable and complex expression. The result is so exceptional that, when tasted blind, it could easily be mistaken for a prestigious Premier Cru from Vosne-Romanée. It stands as a testament to the incredible potential of Danish terroir in the hands of a visionary producer.
Technical Sheet:
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Producer: Njord Vingaard
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Wine: Issø
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Vintage: 2022
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Region: Zealand, Denmark
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Variety: 100% Pinot Noir Précoce (Frühburgunder)
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Tasting Notes C.S.
Expect an expressive nose with notes of ripe red fruits like raspberry and cherry, intertwined with spicy hints and a subtle, earthy minerality. On the palate, the concentration of the 2022 vintage translates into a medium body with polished tannins and a velvety texture. Its finish is long and persistent, leaving a memory of elegance and astonishing complexity for a wine from this latitude.