0 OHM Bianco 2023 – Moritz Kissinger

Overview

The 0 OHM Bianco 2023 is a modern and innovative white wine from Moritz Kissinger, blending 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Blanc from three distinctive vineyards: Dienheimer Kreuz, Oppenheimer Herrenberg, and Uelversheimer Tafelstein. The soils, ranging from clay, silt, and sand to loess and limestone, contribute to aromatic complexity, freshness, and elegance. The vineyard ages vary from 5 to 25 years, creating a balance between youthful vitality and expressive maturity. Certified biodynamic (Demeter), the vineyards are managed sustainably, promoting vine health and biodiversity. The wine represents a perfect fusion of tradition and experimentation, showcasing Moritz Kissinger’s vision and craftsmanship. With a limited production of about 12,000 bottles, it is widely accessible yet retains an exclusive and refined character.

History of the wine

The creation of 0 OHM Bianco stems from Moritz Kissinger’s desire to craft a white wine that reflects the diversity and richness of his vineyards. Manual harvesting allows meticulous selection of the ripest grapes. After picking, the grapes are pressed and macerated for six hours, followed by 24 hours of controlled must oxidation, which enhances structure and complexity without compromising purity. Fermentation occurs spontaneously in 225 L and 500 L oak barrels, allowing the wine to develop slowly and naturally. The wine is aged for a total of 11 months, including 10 months on fine lees in wood and one month in stainless steel, before bottling in late August. This careful, limited-scale approach ensures a distinctive, recognizable, and high-quality wine.

Vineyard philosophy

The vineyards contributing to 0 OHM Bianco are cultivated according to strict biodynamic principles, respecting soil fertility, ecosystem balance, and plant health. Both young and mature vines are combined to produce grapes that deliver freshness, complexity, and depth, essential to the wine’s identity. Manual selection of each cluster guarantees integrity and optimal ripeness, ensuring only the finest fruit reaches the cellar. The attention given in the vineyard directly influences the final wine, allowing the expression of terroir, natural balance, and the winemaker’s vision. Biodynamic practices enhance biodiversity, promote resilience, and ensure that every bottle reflects the harmonious interaction between soil, climate, and plant.

Winemaking approach

In the cellar, minimal intervention remains the guiding principle. After pressing and initial maceration, spontaneous fermentation occurs in 225 L and 500 L oak barrels using native yeasts. The controlled 24-hour must oxidation develops aromatic richness and structure, while 10 months on fine lees in wood add texture and depth. A final month in stainless steel preserves freshness and linearity, followed by bottling just before the next harvest in late August. No fining or filtration is performed, and only a minimal addition of 20 mg/L SO₂ ensures stability without affecting expression. The result is a vibrant, full-bodied white wine that faithfully expresses the combined terroirs of the three vineyards.

Tasting notes

• Color: intense straw yellow with greenish-golden reflections, bright and luminous in the glass.

• Nose: ripe white fruit, green apple, citrus, delicate white flowers, almond, and subtle spice nuances.

• Palate: full and enveloping, well-structured, with balanced freshness and a persistent, mineral-driven finish that highlights vineyard complexity.

Food pairings

0 OHM Bianco 2023 pairs beautifully with a variety of dishes due to its balance of freshness and structure. Ideal with baked or pan-seared fish, shellfish, crustaceans, and delicate risottos. It also complements white meats, refined vegetarian dishes, and lightly spiced Asian cuisine. Its minerality enhances fresh and soft cheeses, bringing out flavor and texture. Versatile and expressive, it is perfect both as a table wine and for contemplative sipping, revealing the philosophy and terroir of Moritz Kissinger in every sip.

Technical sheet

• Region: Rheinhessen (Germany)

• Variety: 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Blanc

• Vineyards: Dienheimer Kreuz, Oppenheimer Herrenberg, Uelversheimer Tafelstein

• Soil: clay, silt, sand, loess, limestone

• Vine age: 5–25 years

• Viticulture: Biodynamic (Demeter certified)

• Harvest: Manual

• Vinification: 6-hour pressing, 24-hour must oxidation, spontaneous fermentation in 225 L and 500 L oak barrels

• Ageing: 10 months on fine lees in wood + 1 month in stainless steel, bottled late August

• Fining / Filtration: None

• SO₂ added: 20 mg/L

• Production: 12,000 bottles (2023)

• Alcohol: 12.5% vol. (approx.)

• Serving temperature: 9–11 °C