PET-NAT Mavrud Rosé

A natural terroir wine from sunny Thrace. Made from the indigenous grape variety Mavrud.
Natural sparkling rosé. Organic certified. Product of dryland farming. Vin nature. 

PET-NAT Mavrud Rosé
Born to be wild. Small bubbles, big pleasures ...

PET-NAT Mavrud Rosé by Zagreus Winery shows a new face of the local grape variety Mavrud. A natural terroir wine, natural sparkling, preserving and strengthening the authentic characteristics of the grape. The grapes come from the own vineyards of Zagreus Winery, are organically grown, dry-farmed* and hand-picked at optimal ripeness and quality.

* Dry-land farming isn’t quite what it sounds like: It doesn’t mean that vineyards never get any water, but it typically means that the vines aren’t irrigated and rely only on natural rainfalls. Not only is dry farming environmentally responsible, but many vintners believe it yields more intensely-flavoured grapes. Dry-farmed vines would typically develop much deeper root systems compared to irrigated vines and are more resistant to extremes in weather. Deeper root system ensures healthy gapes, extracts the soil nutrients better and lets the grapes fully represent the terroir. 

Wine Making ...

Crafted using the ancestral method, the oldest way of making sparkling wine, solely relying on the quality of the grapes. The grapes are handpicked in early September, followed by gentle pressing. The juice undergoes spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Bottled before the the fermentation has completed, allowing the process to continue in the bottle and form its fine natural bubbles. Each bottle is disgorged before release to remove the coarse sediment and ensure clarity.

TASTING NOTES

Colour: Vivid, salmon pink colour with stunning hues and subtle reflections;
Aroma: Fascinating aromas of strawberries, raspberries, cherries and roses, forming a harmonious aromatic palette; 
Taste: Medium body, fine bubbles, pure and rich on the palate, nicely balanced fruit tones, smooth and juicy texture. Fruity and refreshing finish with mineral aftertaste;

For current vintage, alcohol percentage and more details go to the tab Specification.

HOW TO DRINK IT

Meals: antipasto, smoked chicken, ham, quail, spicy Mexican, venison;
Cheese: Brie, Camember, Danish Blu, Sharp Cheddar; 
Temperature: 11-12°C

THE REGION

Southern Region – Thracian Lowlands

This region includes around 35% of the vineyard massifs and is characterized by a moderate continental climate and good distribution of precipitation during the vegetation period.

ZAGREUS WINERY

Zagreus Winery was built in 2004, the year of the first harvest. The winery is an ultra modern building with a fully integrated cycle of production. In order to perform maximum quality control during the whole process of wine production, Zagreus only uses grapes from its own vineyards. 

As of 2010 all wines of Zagreus are organic according to the directives of the European Union. No herbicides or pesticides are used in the vineyards. The owners are proud of their fully integrated cycle of production. The whole process from the vines to the bottle happens at one place and is in "own hands", which guarantees full quality control.

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