2021 Karom

This is a remarkable field blend from Nagy-Krisztus, one of the Grand Crus from the Szerémi wine region dating back to 1452. The name “Karom” is what this region was called up until 1540 and what is today called Sremski Karlovci. Picked together, co-fermented, 3 days of skin maceration and aged for 16 months in clay amfora. The blend is roughly 53% Szerémi Zöld, 19% Bakator, 19% Tamjanika, and 9% Mézes Fehér. The Bakator brings body and spice, the Mézes Fehér brings honey and concentration, the Szerémi Zöld brings acidity and lift, and the Tamjanika brings aromatics and even more acidity. This is like the great great grandfather of the Crazy Lud White in its conception, but coming from one special 1st class site, much longer élevage, and only made under the best conditions. Only 1400 liters were made from 4500 vines overlooking the Danube River.