NJORD Issø 2022

Manufacturer and origin
NJORD Vingård, located in the Holbæk area on Zealand, is behind this wine. “Issø” is made from the Pinot Noir Précoce grape variety (also called Frühburgunder), grown in the plot at the Issø field. The vintage is 2022.

Grape composition and technical info

Grape: 100% Pinot Noir Précoce.

Alcohol percentage: Not officially stated in the sources found, but the products are from Denmark and highly concentrated.

Production is limited – for the 2022 vintage, for example, production is mentioned as only 3,400 bottles.

Vinification: According to information, the character of the wine is more concentrated than previous vintages – with greater maturity and depth.

Appearance and smell
The wine has a beautiful, clear ruby ​​red color. The nose reveals ripe red fruits – such as raspberries and cherries – combined with spicy notes and an underlying mineral tone. Flavor profile
On the palate, “Issø” 2022 proves to be well-structured and intense for a Danish red wine made from this grape:

The fruit profile is dominated by ripe red berries and juiciness.

The tannins are polished and integrated – the wine's structure is clear without being heavy.

A persistent aftertaste with elegance and complexity, making it comparable to top Pinot Noir wines.

Food matching and serving

Serving temperature: approximately 15-16 °C to show both fruit and structure.

Food pairing: Suitable for poultry, veal, lighter meat dishes, mushrooms, lighter game or mature cheeses - dishes where the elegance of the wine comes into its own.

Ageing: This vintage has the potential to become even more complex with further aging, but as it already has good body, it can be enjoyed now with advantage.

Overall impression
NJORD “Issø” 2022 is an excellent example of Danish wine in the absolute top class – a wine that combines local cultivation on Zealand soil with grapes and techniques normally associated with wine regions much further south. With its concentration, finesse and character, it shows how far Danish wine can go.