2021 Marto Weiss

WINEMAKER: Martin Wörner
REGION: Rheinhessen, GER
VARIETY: Müller-Thurgau, Riesling, Scheurebe, Würzer, Faber, Silvaner
VITICULTURE: Organic

A blend of Muller Thurgau, Riesling, Scheurebe, Wurzer, Faber and Silvaner. Elevaged in old oak for 10 months prior to blending and bottling. The Muller Thurgau and Scheurebe both spent 2 weeks on skins, the other varieties were directly pressed.

"Tropical aromas transport me to Thailand. Lime and citrus zest. The palate shimmies with grapefruit, pawpaw and mango. Lifted acidity braced by fruit. A hint of earthy spice, Salivating sunshine." - Liz Carey

Martin comes from an agriculture background, his grandfather was a pioneer—a grape grower that was one of the first in their village of Flonheim to bottle wine under his own banner rather than selling the grapes to the co-op. Martin’s father did not have much interest in the vineyards, making his livelihood instead farming strawberries. The family continued to maintain the vineyards, but until Martin took over in 2015, all the fruit was sold to the co-op.

Martin sought out experience from some of the best producers. In 2015 he worked at Gut Oggau with Eduard and Stephanie Tscheppe and in 2016 at Matassa with Tom Lubbe. His time with Tom was to be the most influential, and he still seeks his guidance when needed (Tom also gifted him two old demi-muds for his first harvest).