2023 Freire Lobo 'Sardanita' Pet Nat, Dao, Portugal
$23.99
Encruzado, Bical, Fernão Pires, Barcelo, Cerceal and Malvasia Fina.
Vineyard Area: From gently sloped vines in Oliveira do Hospital
Soil: Sandy topsoils over granite bedrock
Elevation: 580 to 600 meters
Exposure: East-west
Vinification: Bical and Fernão Pires are harvested first followed by the other varieties seven to ten days later. The two picks are pressed separately and then blended as soon as possible to begin spontaneous fermentation in bottle (no added sulfites).
Specs
- Country Portugal
- Region Dão
- Style Sparkling Wine, Pet-Nat
- Producer Freire Lobo
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Encruzado, Bical, Fernão Pires, Barcelo, Cerceal, Malvasia Fina
- Food Pairings Roast White Meats, Pizza Night, White Sauce, Root Veggies, Fried Food, Stinky Cheese, Spicy
- Characteristics Flexes w/ Food, Bright and Fresh, Juicy, Wild Side