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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Leanyka is a white grape variety, with its roots in Eger, Lake Balaton, Hungary.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, high acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to citrus, herbs, green apple, floral and mineral.
It is planted most seriously in Eger and Lake Balaton.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for moderate continental.
On other labels it goes by Lenyka.
At the table it suits lemon-poached zander fillet, grilled chicken with fresh herb salad and chilled green-bean salad.
The structure.
Where it grows.
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Eger
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Lake Balaton
Food pairings.
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Lemon-poached zander fillet
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Grilled chicken with fresh herb salad
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Chilled green-bean salad
Also labelled.
Lenyka.
Bottles to look for.
- Hoffmann's Winery Rizzz, Balaton-felvidek, Hungary
- Orsolya Pince Leanyka, Eger, Hungary
- Pok Tamas 'Sikhegy' Leanyka, Eger, Hungary
- Sike Tamas Selection Almagyar-Dulo Leanyka, Eger, Hungary
- Toth Ferenc Edes Lanyom, Eger, Hungary
- Toth Ferenc Leanyka, Eger, Hungary
Leanyka: common questions
01.What does Leanyka taste like?+
Leanyka tastes of citrus, herbs, green apple, floral and mineral. The wines show medium body, no tannin, high acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Leanyka from?+
Leanyka originates in Eger, Lake Balaton, Hungary.
03.Where is Leanyka grown?+
The key regions for Leanyka are Eger and Lake Balaton.
04.What food pairs with Leanyka?+
Pour it with lemon-poached zander fillet, grilled chicken with fresh herb salad and chilled green-bean salad.
05.What else is Leanyka called?+
Leanyka is also labelled Lenyka.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Hungary.