Tasting of Moravian Muscat 2015

The Czech Republic has a demanding colder climate conditions therefore there wasn't any suitable grape variety with muscat aroma. This gap in the wine market was filled in 1987 when Moravian Muscat was breeded by V. Krivanek. It is a cross of Muscat Ottonel and Prachttraube and the cultivar has gained wide popularity becoming the most grown local variety. Nowadays it is planted on more than 400 ha of vineyards. It is early ripening grape harvested at the same time as Müller Thurgau, therefore it can be used for young St. Martin's wine. It is suitable also for blends and sparkling wines.

 

Moravian Muscat 2015

semi-dry

Spätlese

12,5% alc.

residual sugar: 17,5 g/l

acids: 7,1 g/l

Moravia region, Mikulov subregion

This Moravian Muscat comes from the winery Mikrosvin Mikulov in the Mikulov subregion. The processing of grapes and production of wine from Moravian Muscat is highly demanding both in the vineyard and in the cellar. The variety is suitable only for cold areas and the yields should be reduced to obtain high quality grapes. The cultivar contains low amount of acids therefore it is necessary to harvest the grapes in time and process them by low temperatures with intent to preserve the acidity.

Light yellow colored wine with glints of white gold, after the first swirl the wine reveals captivating intensive aroma of muscat fresh grapes, tangerine, lychee, linden blossom, honey, rose and other flower notes. Although the aroma is very sweet, the palate surprises with lively acidity which makes the taste balanced and full. Notes of tangerine, peach, lychee, orange zest, black currant and a spicy hint of nutmeg is lingering into sweet tones of honey and banana.
This wine is very seductive and attractive especially for women.  Above all, it makes you think such intensive perfume of this wine could not be done by mother nature. This bottle is a perfect example how great wine Moravian Muscat can be when processed carefully. Moravian Muscat should be enjoyed within two years after vintage, it is not suitable for archiving.

Moravian Muscat 2015 comes from the collection FLOWER LINE which connects wines carrying joy and optimism, produced with an intent to emphasize the primary varietal aromatics, intense fruits, freshness and crispiness. Furthermore this characteristic is supported by eye-catching paintings of wild flowers on the label, attracting mainly women customers. 

From the FLOWER LINE collection you can try also Kerner 2015 or Riesling 2014.

 

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November 11 - time to open St. Martin's wine

November 11 was a very important day for every wine lover. This date is connected with the „Svatomartinske“ which means St. Martin’s wine – the first young wine of the new vintage. On November 11 at 11 o’clock comes the right time when you can open and taste the bottle from the new vintage.

The St. Martin’s wines are young and lively, very refreshing with fruity character. To keep the high standard of the young wines, there is a common logo with St. Martin on white horse, which guarantees that the wine was approved and tested by the comission of Czech wine association. The branding of St. Martin’s wine can be used only for approved wines from white grapes of Müller Thurgau, Veltliner Frührot and Moravian Muscat. The red wines can be produced from Blauer Portugieser or St. Laurent’s, the rosé wines furthermore from the grape of Zweigeltrebe. This year the comission has approved 375 wines, out of which 98 were produced from the grape of Müller Thurgau. Altogether there will be around 2.3 million bottles of St. Martin’s wines sold in the Czech market.

The tradition of St. Martin’s wines is very old. In the past, on November 11 the workers hired for duty on the vineyards finished their work for current year and they discussed the work conditions for the next year with their employer with a glass of young wine. This tradition is also connected with festive food – traditionally with roasted goose. St. Martin’s goose is roasted with stuffing from apples and it is served with sweet-and-sour red or white cabbage and dumplings or potato pancakes. The dessert consists of sweet baked rolls stuffed with walnuts.

Nowadays the day of St. Martin is dedicated to events with tasting of new young wines. Many restaurants offer also traditional menu of goose paired with young wines. The consumer can easily recognize the wines thanks to the unitary branding of Martin on white horse. This logo reminds of an old proverb which says St. Martin comes on white horse which means he brings the first snow. This year the proverb has fulfilled ensuring the right atmosphere for tasting of new vintage 2016. Cheers!

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