Identity
| Producer | Marto Wines |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Rheinischer Landwein |
| Grapes | Riesling, Silvaner, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | pale gold with faint green tints |
| Aroma | white pear, galia melon, fennel, lemon zest, faint spice, reduction, saline mineral thread, barrel notes, creamy character, elegant oak, bright acidity, minerality, subtle fruit, complex, multi-layered |
| Palate | precise acidity, saline minerality, good concentration, textured from barrel aging, creamy character, focused dry finish, structured acidity, balanced tannins, medium to full-bodied, elegant, complex, layered, refined, fresh, lively |
| Finish | focused dry finish with lingering minerality and elegance, refined oak influence, creamy texture, balanced and persistent, clean and fresh, structured and complex, long-lasting, harmonious, smooth, subtle spice, bright acidity |
| Food Pairing | Spätzle with brown butter and Gruyère cheese |
| Aging Potential | built to develop in bottle |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Natural | Yes |
| ABV % | 13.0 |
| Aging Process | aged in new and used 500-liter barrels, imparting a refined, elegant note of oak |
| Fermentation | spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts; no maceration; no fining, no filtration, no added sulfites |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 330 |
| Soil | red sandstone soils |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | whole-bunch direct-pressed; organically farmed in Flonheim on characteristic red sandstone soils |
Interesting facts
| Marto Wines is a leading natural wine producer in Rheinhessen, Germany, inspired by Burgundy and Alsace styles, with a family history of winemaking in Flonheim. The Côte de Flon cuvée reflects a shift toward barrel-aged, Burgundy-influenced varieties and natural winemaking techniques. |