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Martin Obenaus

Martin Obenaus - Mo:Rot Red 2020

Martin Obenaus - Mo:Rot Red 2020

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In the red edition of MO the Austrian classic Zweigelt is in the foreground: it delivers cherry fruit, lively acidity and should be enjoyed slightly cooled. A great friend and companion! Sometimes I add a dash of white wine to it, why not! Pure, honest wine drinking! -Martin

Technical Details

Vintage: 2020
Varietal: 70% Zweigelt, 15% Pinot Gris, 10% Roesler, 5% Sankt Laurent
Appellation: Niederösterreich
Sulphur (SO2): 18 ppm
Sugar: Dry
Acid: 6.7 g/L
pH: 3.39
Production Size: 15,000 bottles
Altitude: 340m (1115 feet)
Vineyard Age: 3-10 Years
Residual Sugar: 1 g/L
Tannin: Moderate
Alcohol %: 10.5

Vineyard Notes

Martin is a biodynamic farmer by principle, even though the certification is for organic, all of the steps for Bio-D are followed. Grapes are harvested throughout September.

Soil Type(s): Loess and calcareous marl

Production Notes

The grapes are crushed and 20% of the stems are included in the spontaneous fermentation. Fermentation takes place in open 4,000L vats over 5-10 days. The wine is never filtered and aged in 4,000L used barrels for 10-15 months.

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Fun Facts

MO is for Martin Obenaus, Rot is German for Red. Simple and to the point.

Pairing Suggestions

Cranberry Sauce, Grilled Chicken Thighs, Beets, Goulash, Turkey Legs, Quail, Rabbit

Cuisines to try with

  • Austro-Hungarian, Vegetarian, American Thanksgiving
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