Identity
| Producer | Marto Wines |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | Müller-Thurgau, Scheurebe, Riesling, Kerner, Bacchus, Würzer, Faberrebe, Silvaner |
| Color | orange |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | milky cloudy pale yellow to hazy amber-yellow with golden highlights. |
| Aroma | Aromatic and lifted nose with citrus peel, dried apricot, white spice, light herbal notes, fermented apple, green apple, gooseberry, lemon/lime, hints of sour tang, spice, and whispers of cider. |
| Palate | Juicy acidity, energetic grapefruit-tinged fruits, gentle tannic grip from maceration, fresh and structured with a clean mineral finish. |
| Finish | Clean, mineral finish with bright acidity and gentle tannins, leaving a fresh and lively impression. |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with appetizers, light salads, seafood, Thai noodles, grilled pork, cheeses, seasonal vegetables, white meat, and traditional German onion tart (Zwiebelkuchen). |
| Aging Potential | Best drunk young but benefits from 15–20 minutes of air in the glass. |
| Serving Glassware | Generous white wine glass to allow aromatics to develop. |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| Natural | Yes |
| ABV % | 10.0 |
| Aging Process | Aged in old barrels, foudres, and Mosel casks; unfiltered, unfined, no added sulfites or additives. |
| Fermentation | Fermented with wild/native yeasts, spontaneous fermentation, whole cluster fermentation depending on grape variety and area. |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 330 m |
| Soil | sandstone |
| Vine Age | 60 years |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes hand-harvested, co-fermented with native yeasts, macerated on skins for 2-4 weeks depending on vintage, aged in old barrels and large foudres. |
Interesting facts
| Marto Wines is a leading natural wine producer in Germany, known for pioneering natural winemaking in Rheinhessen and inspiring a new generation of winemakers. Weiss 2023 is a flagship orange wine blend with a cult following. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |