Manna 2023

Germany, Rheinhessen, Rheinischer Landwein
Bottle
Identity
Producer Marto Wines
Vol 0.75
Grapes Scheurebe, Portugieser, Regent
Color red
Sweetness dry
Tasting
Color Desc light red
Aroma red cherry, macerated strawberries, pepper, herbs, coca-cola gummies, liquorice, pomegranate, cranberry, rhubarb
Palate juicy, electric, vibrant, lightly fruity, balanced, structured, fresh, saline, tart, crisp
Finish long, fresh, saline, electric
Food Pairing Pairs well with Weiss (white wine) and complements light fruity dishes
Aging Potential 3-5 years
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
LOW
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
Aging Process Direct pressed, then fermented and aged in old barrels
Fermentation Co-fermentation of Scheurebe, Portugieser, and Regent from a single vineyard; direct press; natural wine minimal intervention
Terroir
Altitude (m) 330
Soil rich clay and limestone soil
Harvest Type manual
Harvest Desc Harvested from a single parcel of 60-year-old vines at 330 meters on limestone soils; dry conditions in 2023 allowed a slightly later harvest delivering excellent ripeness without excess.
Interesting facts
Marto Wines is a natural wine producer based in Rheinhessen, Germany. The Manna 2023 is a vibrant blend of red and white wines from a single vineyard. The producer is Martin Wörner, who farms organically and is known for natural, unfined, unfiltered wines with no added SO2.