Haus Marke Rot Moric Solera
Haus Marke Rot from Moric is a cuvee produced with a large part of Blaufränkisch grapes, combined with Zweigelt one, which is in turn a cross between Blaufrankisch itself and another native Austrian grape variety (St. Laurent).
The grapes are cultivated according to the principles of biodynamic agriculture (but without certification) and hand picking is a choice to defend the integrity of the berries and purity.
Blaufränkisch, normally a little austere in character, marked and rich in tannin, leaves a dominant impression in this wine, but Moric's hand manages to reinterpret Blaufränkisch with a much more playful and joyful character, with a lashing freshness and agility.
A daily, convivial red wine for informal situations with friends; in any case, its purity and intriguing appearance will make even the greatest occasions memorable.
Bright and intense red, that at the nose translates into freshness given by herbaceous notes and small red berries.
The taste is a balance between velvety tannin and a boost of acidity that recalls the second sip, balsamic tip well dosed with more wintery hints of forest.
Weingut Moric
Roland Velich is the soul of the Moric farm. While his family among the notes in Austrian panism, is faithful to the tradition of white wines, Roland in the 90s decides after various experiments, to make the red penalty he loved so much: the Blaufränkisch.
The project was called "Blaufränkisch Unplugged". With the name of 'Moric', his first wine comes out, a couple of thousands of bottles from the 2001 vintage.
All the grapes today derive from the unknown region of the (Mittel) Burgenland, an hour's drive south-east of Vienna, towards the Hungarian border. In reality this ancient region became Austria only in 1921 so the Hungarian influence remains strong. Today Roland is ready to produce small quantities of 'terroir' wine, in order to allow the grapes to express the minerality that derives from the hills rich in slate, clay and limestone that dominate the eusiedlersee lake.
Selection of high season fruit, minimal intervention during vinification and aging in large barrels.
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