An unsulphited, natural sparkling wine made from Xarel-lo, vinified using the traditional Méthode Ancestrale. A purist, vibrant Pét-Nat from Mediterranean granite soils that captivates with its wild freshness and uncomplicated character.
Pale straw yellow with greenish reflections and characteristic, light cloudiness
Nose
Yellow stone fruits with grilled pineapple, papaya, mirabelle and white peach; fresh yeast notes of plaited bread and salted dough; herbal accents of lemongrass, lemon balm, lemon thyme and fennel fronds
Palate
Fresh and zesty with invigorating carbonation and animating acidity; bright, delicate fruit with fine yeast autolysis and vibrant clarity; light, uncomplicated drinking flow
Character
Youthful, wild, purist – a radical Pét-Nat for the moment, without classical sparkling wine ambitions, instead with authentic directness and Mediterranean lightness
Méthode Ancestrale with bottle fermentation; unfiltered and unsulphited; from vineyard sites 100-220m high on sandy granite soils directly by the Mediterranean
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
Pale straw yellow with greenish reflections and a characteristic light cloudiness – an honest testament to the unadorned Ancestral method. The lively perlage reveals it immediately: nothing has been smoothed over here.
Nose
Radically young, radically pure. The Xarel-lo reveals itself in its yellow fruit essence: grilled pineapple, green papaya, mirabelle plum and white peach – deliberately not fully ripe, but taut and tart-clear. The yeast note dominates with fresh yeast plait and salt dough, a hint of salted caramel lingers. Add herbal freshness from lemongrass, lemon balm, lemon thyme and white pepper. Vegetable accents such as pea shoots and fennel fronds underline the purist approach – not a Champagne imitation, but an independent statement.
Palate
Fresh, zesty, with an invigorating drinking flow. The carbonation is present without being intrusive, the acidity medium to pronounced – stimulating, never sharp. The fruit remains bright and delicate, whilst the yeast brings a fine creaminess without ever becoming heavy. Vibrantly clear, with a lightness that is addictive.
Finish
Medium length, finishing fresh and herbal. The acidity remains present and leaves a clean, uncomplicated impression.
Terroir & Origin
The vines grow near the sea on sandy granite soils at 100–220 metres elevation. The Mediterranean location is reflected in the salty freshness and taut minerality.
Grape Variety & Vinification
Pansa Blanca (Xarel-lo), vinified according to the Méthode Ancestrale: the must begins to ferment and completes fermentation in the bottle. Unfiltered, unsulphited – a direct expression of youthful energy without cosmetic intervention.
Food Pairing Recommendations
Not a classical food wine, but perfect with oysters, ceviche, goat’s cheese with herbs, grilled asparagus or Asian summer rolls. Best enjoyed: simply as an aperitif.
Special Features
A wine for the moment – uncomplicated, honest, lively. At just 11.5% alcohol, a perfect summer wine without obligation, but with plenty of character.
