Kobal Bajta Pét-Nat Laski-Chard

Winery: Kobal

Classification: Sparkling pet nat white wine

Varietals: 50% Laški Riesling (aka Welschriesling), 50% Chardonnay

Appellation: Haloze Hills, Lower Styria (Štajerska), Slovenia

Annual Production: 5,000 bottles

Alcohol: 12%

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

Terrain: The terrain of the entire Štajerska region is made up of steep-sloped vineyards and narrow, wind-rich hill valleys. A diverse geological soil composition consists mainly of sand and clay with marl in the lower layers. The vineyards spread out over the finest wine-growing sites of Haloze Hills.

Farming: No irrigation. Environmentally friendly cultivation, following the integrated farming guidelines of Slovenia.

Vinification: Hand-picked grapes are fermented naturally. The process is closely monitored by the winemaker Once the sugar level reaches the desired level, the wine is bottled with wild microflora and continues fermenting in the bottle.

Tasting Notes: Zesty and zingy mouthwatering, bubbly goodness! It looks cloudy, but it is bright on the inside. The brightest expression of Bajta Pet Nats, bursting with aromas of bitter lemon and white flowers, and zesty green and yellow fruits in the palate. Packed with exotic fruit yet so thirst-quenching!

Chill it down and do not shake before opening! This wine is alive.