Dorcha Rosé Pét Nat

Classification: Sparkling Pet. Nat. rosé wine 

Varietals: 100% Blaufränkisch 

Appellation: Ritoznoj, Lower Styria (Štajerska), Slovenia 

Density & Yield: 5,000 vines/ha; 2 kg/vine 

Annual Production: 6,000 bottles 

Alcohol: 12% 

Climate: Continental, with dry and hot summers, and snowy winters 

Terrain: Marl rich soils, with sand and clay. Exposed southern exposure, 370 metres above sea level.

Farming: No irrigation. No herbicide. Environmentally friendly and sustainable viticulture, with respect for the land. 

Vinification: Hand-picked grapes, destemmed and pressed. Natural settling for 48 hours before racking. Spontaneous fermentation with wild yeast. Bottling just prior to the end of fermentation. Contains sediment. 

Tasting Notes: An electric golden guava pink in color, the wine starts with wild yeast, fresh strawberries and cucumber on the nose. The palate is delightfully alive and balanced with persistent bubbles, packed with broad fruits of red raspberry, blood orange, baked rhubarb and a crunchy mineral finish. This wine is effortlessly drinkable and refreshing – pair with ceviche, shrimp cocktail, soft cheeses and pickles or with a pile of thinly sliced bear salami.