Bottler: Meinklang, Hauptstraße 86, A-7152 Pamhagen / Austria
In the glass
Colour
Slightly cloudy orange-red with pale as well as brownish highlights and an intense effervescence
Nose
Savoury notes of orange zest, rosehip, rooibos tea, wild garden herbs, white pepper, baked apple and marzipan
Palate
Sparkling with a dense texture, noticeable tannins, rustic edge and a grippy, fresh acidity
Character
Masculine, dense and full of energy with a compelling structure and an invigorating finish
Pairing
Pairs brilliantly with Lasagne Bolognese, red lentil stew with artichoke, or braised ox tongue with chorizo
Notes
A natural Pet-Nat from Demeter-certified soils, crafted from grapes grown in a wild, unpruned Pinot Gris vineyard, which finishes fermenting directly in the bottle
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
Slightly cloudy orange-red with bright and brown reflections and an intense mousseux.
Nose
An unusual, spicy spectrum of orange zest, rosehip tea and rooibos, underpinned by warm accents of cinnamon, juniper and white pepper. Wild garden herbs bring freshness, whilst browning apples, pear compote, caramelised quince, marzipan and baked apple contribute a nostalgic pome fruit character.
Palate
On the palate, the mousse first surges powerfully, providing density, richness and a supple texture. Noticeable tannins give this sparkling wine a striking, rustic, and pleasantly edgy structure. A cutting acidity pierces through the dense fruit and tannin structure, bringing vibrant dynamism to the glass.
Finish
On the finish, the Petnat is long-lasting with a distinct phenolic structure, where the fine tea notes and fresh orange peel gain noticeably in intensity once again.
Terroir & Origin
Hails from the vineyards of the Demeter estate Meinklang in Pamhagen, located in Burgenland’s Seewinkel region—the geologically lowest point in Austria. The estate operates as a closed ecological cycle, seamlessly integrating livestock farming, agriculture and viticulture.
Grape Variety & Vinification
Crafted from Pinot Gris (Grauburgunder) from the unpruned, wild-growing Graupert vineyard. Following the manual harvest at the end of September, the wine undergoes a five-day skin contact fermentation. Bottled without additives with 20 g/l of residual sugar, the wine finishes its fermentation naturally in the bottle. After seven months on the lees, it is disgorged by hand. Alcohol content: 12.0% ABV, dry.
Food Pairings
Excellent with a hearty Lasagne Bolognese, a rich red lentil stew with artichoke and crème fraîche, or braised ox tongue with chorizo, plum and chilli vinaigrette.
Key Features
A puristic sparkling wine from unpruned vines that demonstrates a profound, tea- and citrus-laced tannin profile through its distinctive skin contact and bottle fermentation.
