WINE:
White Wine, Txakoli

ORIGIN:
Bizkaia, Pals Vasco; Denominaeion de Origen Txakoli de Bizkaia

VARIETY:
100% Ondarrabi Zuri (autochthonous variety)

VINEYARDS:
Selected plots In different areas of Bizkaia. Facing south-west On hillsides. Trellis-trained vines. Low density planting moderate yield. Average age of vines: 18 years old. 

HARVEST:
September-October. Hand-picking in boxes < 15 kgs.

CLARIFICATlON:
Light clarification and cold stabilization.

ALCOHOL CONTENT:
12°

TASTING NOTES:
Bright greenish yellow, hay, white flowers, apple, citrus fruits. Volume in the mouth.

PAIRING:
Perfect with fish, seafood, vegetables and fresh cheeses. Its freshness means that it can also be particularly enjoyed between meals.

The fruity bouquets of this wine, with mineral elements, are in harmony with this un-oaked style of Chardonnay.

Flavors of apple, pear, stone fruit.

Crisp acidity.

Viticulture

Vineyard:            Selected from vineyards in Burgenland.

Soil Type:             One part comes from gravel soil, the other part from loamy soils.

Vine Age:            20 years old average.

Irrigation:            No irrigation

Harvest Date:    October 2014.

Yield:     8 t/ha.

Vinification:

A cold and rainy year especially during harvest. It was much colder than average, which led to producing straight, focused with good acidity and low alcohol levels wines.

This particular vintage provides physiological ripeness with low alcohol and a good acid backbone. Typical for a Blaufränkisch from Burgenland. Harvested at optimum ripeness, spontaneous fermentation in temperature controlled tanks, pressed and aged a bit in large, used oak barrels. Bottled young to preserve the freshness from the fruits.

Tasting Notes:

Color:    Light ruby.

Nose:    Some blueberry and spice.

Palate:  Fresh, dark ripe cherries, with blueberries and a velvety finish. Fine tannins, well integrated acidity and good length.

Other:   Will pair well with roasted chicken or grilled meat.

Purple color; spice box, violets, black currant; layered fruit, smooth texture, will evolve.

Notes: Elegant, refined, complex and well balanced.

Color: Shady cherry red, with ciolaceous tints.

Aroma: Intense, spicy, with touches of black pepper.

Flavour: Spicy, profound and unctuous with persistent tannin. Long and important end in mouth.

FOODPAIRING

•  Beef
•  Lamb
•  Spicy food
•  Poultry

Kremstal, Austria

Hermann Moser Rosi Mosi Sparkling Rosé Brut is a beautiful wine gem that shows off this signature red varietal of Austria, Zweigelt. Weingut Hermann Moser is run by Martin and his wife Carmen Moser. The estate is 300 years old and is located in the village of Rohrendorf in the Kremstal wine-growing region in Lower Austria. The vineyards cover 19 hectares and are the best vineyards from Rohrendorf. The Gebling vineyard is mainly planted on terraces; it is on a steep slope located north of Rohrendorf reaching towards Krems. The soil is one of the highest loess sediments in Europe. The grapes were hand harvested in mid-October. The juice was fermented at 19º centigrade in stainless steel tanks and bottled in early March to preserve optimum freshness.

Rosi Mosi Sparkling Rosé comes from the Wolfsgraben vineyard, 'the Wolf’s Lair', located in a scenic area with a long history. On a high plateau, the vineyard is planted against the slope of a deep depression, creating a sort of a bowl. Archives from 1284 describe this vineyard as being located against a slope, with a rich loamy soil, growing thriving vines and fruits producing exceptional wines. The Zweigelt grape varietal was created by Dr. Fritz Zweigelt in 1922 and is a cross between St. Laurent and Blaufrankish. It is the most planted red variety in Austria covering 14% of the total vineyards' surface.

Rosi Mosi Sparkling Rosé is a pale pink-salmon in color with a bright nose of strawberry and red crushed fruits. On the palate, high-tone red fruits carry forward with nice weight and balance matched by ample zing.

Enjoy Hermann Moser Rosi Mosi as a lovely aperitif wine and with grilled halibut, lobster, roast chicken, summer salads and spicy Asian dishes.