Winnica Moderna, located in Poland’s warm Lower Silesian region, boasts vineyards nestled in the Trzebnickie Hills. I had the opportunity to sample their wines alongside owner Nestor Kościański.
Wine Tasting Notes
Winnica Moderna Pet Nat ‘F*ck the Frost’ 2024
- Varietals: 80% Rondo, 20% Johanniter
- Description: A challenging 2024 harvest due to spring frost yielded only 20% of a normal crop. This wine is orange-pink in color, exhibiting brightness and texture with flavors of pear and orange peel, complemented by herbal hints.
- Rating: 90/100
Winnica Moderna See You in Hell Brut Nature NV
- Varietal: Riesling (Base Year 2019)
- Description: Intense with great acidity and sweet citrus fruit, this wine has a dry finish and a remarkable acid line.
- Rating: 91/100
Winnica Moderna See You in My Life NV
- Varietal: Rondo
- Description: With zero dosage and a residual sugar of 9 g/litre, it presents citrus, pear fruit, cherry, and almond notes, finishing with a spicy smokiness.
- Rating: 91/100
Winnica Moderna Johanniter Muscaris Skin Contact 2024
- Description: An orange wine with the only addition being a small amount of SO2. It showcases a full yellow color with lovely stone fruit notes, balanced acidity, and good structure.
- Rating: 92/100
Winnica Moderna Johanniter Orange 2023
- Description: This wine is vibrant with tangy citrus and orange peel, displaying weightiness and refreshing acidity.
- Rating: 92/100
Winnica Moderna Pinot Noir 2023
- Description: Characterized by 10 days of skin contact and aging in used French oak, it presents delicate strawberry and red cherry fruit with a light, spicy finish.
- Rating: 92/100
Winnica Moderna Pet Nat 2023
- Varietals: Johanniter, Riesling, Scheurebe
- Description: A brut nature and undisgorged blend that is lively, bright, and juicy, showcasing limey character and purity.
- Rating: 92/100
Winnica Moderna Pet Nat Rosé 2023
- Varietals: 80% Rondo, 20% Pinot Gris
- Description: Fruity and lively, this wine has textured notes of cherry, pear, and lime.
- Rating: 90/100
Winnica Moderna Chardonnay Sur Lie 2022
- Description: This wine offers vibrant notes of apples, wax, and pear, featuring a nice texture with a hint of almond.
- Rating: 90/100
Winnica Moderna Chardonnay Sur Lie & Barrique 2022
- Description: Complex with almond and woody notes, this wine presents bold pear and peach fruit, with a savory twist.
- Rating: 90/100
Winnica Moderna Pinot Noir 2022
- Description: Crafted from French clones in sandy clay soils, this juice shows focused red cherry and raspberry fruit, noted for its fresh character and elegance.
- Rating: 92/100
Winnica Moderna Cabernet Cortis 2022
- Description: Exhibiting chalky and gravelly aromas along with beetroot hints, it presents a mouthfilling and satisfying palate with grippy character.
- Rating: 91/100
For further exploration of these wines, visit the official website: Winnica Moderna.