Pet-nat

Pet-Nat, short for Pétillant Naturel, is a fascinating type of sparkling wine that has recently gained popularity among wine connoisseurs and enthusiasts. Originally produced in the Loire region of France, Pet-Nat has a tradition dating back over 500 years and is also known as the "Methode Ancestrale".

Pet-Nat is known for its natural, organic approach to winemaking, which is quite different from the modern method of making Champagne. This wine undergoes only a single fermentation phase, as opposed to the double fermentation used for Champagne is typical. The bottles are sealed before the first fermentation is complete, resulting in the natural carbonation that gives Pet-Nat its characteristic fizz.

This natural process means that each vintage of Pet-Nat is unique and can have slight variations in flavour and texture. Pet-Nats can be made from almost any grape variety and offer an impressive variety of flavour profiles, from sweet and fruity to dry and savoury.