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Pétillant Naturel Suisun Valley Sparkling Malvasia Bianca
Suisun Valley, North Coast, California, USA
Pétillant Naturel is a type of sparkling wine made in the méthode ancestrale. This means the wine is bottled before the primary fermentation is finished, no additional yeasts or sugars, as in méthode champenoise. The wine is typically cloudy, funky, low in alcohol and sealed under a crown cap, like a bottle of beer.
This pet-nat, as the style is called, is very cloudy, very yeasty and thoroughly enjoyable. The earthy, musty nose is as savory as can be, yet with a strong citrus element. On the palate, acidity is racy and the flavors lean toward the savory side of lemon-lime. Strong minerals provide a nice underpinning. The fizziness is somewhat less than found in other sparkling wines, but there’s enough there to qualify as “festive.” This is a great wine to have as an aperitif or just because, but the acidity and mineral aspect will allow pairings with a wide range of dishes involving vegetables or light-colored meat.
Pétillant Naturel is a type of sparkling wine made in the méthode ancestrale. This means the wine is bottled before the primary fermentation is finished, no additional yeasts or sugars, as in méthode champenoise. The wine is typically cloudy, funky, low in alcohol and sealed under a crown cap, like a bottle of beer.
This pet-nat, as the style is called, is very cloudy, very yeasty and thoroughly enjoyable. The earthy, musty nose is as savory as can be, yet with a strong citrus element. On the palate, acidity is racy and the flavors lean toward the savory side of lemon-lime. Strong minerals provide a nice underpinning. The fizziness is somewhat less than found in other sparkling wines, but there’s enough there to qualify as “festive.” This is a great wine to have as an aperitif or just because, but the acidity and mineral aspect will allow pairings with a wide range of dishes involving vegetables or light-colored meat.
Apricot nose with floral palette high in minerality. Easy, drinkable skin contact
Apricot nose with floral palette high in minerality. Easy, drinkable skin contact
Dec 24th, 2019
Got at Flatiron. Nice pet nat with just the slightest funk.
Got at Flatiron. Nice pet nat with just the slightest funk.
Jul 20th, 2018
Totally floral, initially wasn't sure if I liked it, but my mouth acclimated just fine. Good finish.
Totally floral, initially wasn't sure if I liked it, but my mouth acclimated just fine. Good finish.
Apr 15th, 2018
Aromatic to the max. @Morgan Harris nailed it with the floral G+T comparison...I would also say a bit of soft apple at the finish.
Aromatic to the max. @Morgan Harris nailed it with the floral G+T comparison...I would also say a bit of soft apple at the finish.
Apr 1st, 2018
Dry vitamins. Perfect afternoon sparkle for some confession style talks. STRESS ORGASM ANYONE?
Dry vitamins. Perfect afternoon sparkle for some confession style talks. STRESS ORGASM ANYONE?
Feb 4th, 2018