Pet Nat Blanc 2021

Weingut Weszeli

Pet Nat Blanc
2021

  • Organic
  • Biodynamic
  • Vegan
Country
Austria
Regulated designation
Qualitätswein
Region
Niederösterreich
Varietal(s)
Grüner Veltliner 100 %
Colour
White
Sugar content
2.5 g/l
Aging potential
Drink or keep 2-3 years
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About this winery

The foundation of the winery where we vinify our wines today was laid in 1679. For more than 300 years, mixed farming had been practiced in the flatlands and on the terraces around Langenlois, with viticulture playing only a minor role. It wasn’t until the second half of the last century that the farmers working in the region began focusing exclusively on winegrowing, drawing on a wealth of experience that has been passed down from generation to generation. The knowledge about the special...

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Product notes

Pét Nat stands for pétillant naturel, which simply means "naturally bubbly" in German. We love Pét Nats, which is why we decided to make one for ourselves for the first time. Although a recent phenomenon, pét nats are actually the product of a traditional way of producing sparkling wine. In a few words, the must is fermented in the barrel and then bottled, encapsulated and fully fermented in the fermentation process. Since the CO2 produced during fermentation can no longer escape, carbonic acid is formed naturally. What sounds simple has its pitfalls, but it is great fun if everything works.

Production notes

GRAPES HAND-PICKED: 12.9.2019 MACERATION: 100% maceration with stems over night PRESSING: 5h whole bunch ALCOHOLIC FERMENTATION: spontaneous | wild yeasts; bottled 5.10.2019 MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION (BSA): no MATURATION: minimum 6 months on the fine lees on the bottle; disgorgement 16.3.202 disgo 0

Tasting notes

Flowers, yellow fruits and fresh herbs. The perlage is lively, the acidity supports, but remains in the background. Has a fine fruit sweetness, but is still uncompromisingly dry on the palate. Sounds herbaceous and dynamic and is fun from the first second.