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2021 Bencze Petillant Rose, Badacsony, Hungary
$29.00
István on this wine: “A sparkling rosé cuvée made of red and white grapes, with many different harvest dates and fermentation technics (direct press juice / whole bunch, stainless steel and amphora) combined together. It’s the second vintage, as the “prototype” was made in tiny quantity in 2020.”
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Blauburger, Zervin and Chenin Blanc
Vineyards: Cabernet Sauvignon (planted 1999) of Rókalukidűlő, Zervin (rootstock planted in 1999, regrafted in 2013), Blauburger (2015) of Templomdombi-dűlő, Chenin Blanc (2014) of Másfél. Clay, sand, sandstone with basalt. All estate-owned and biodynamically farmed by István himself (Demeter-certified)
Making of: the grapes were hand-harvested on different dates and spontaneously fermented in different vessels (stainless steel, amphora). Blended and bottled while still fermenting, with 16 grams of residual sugar, disgorged early the year after. Unfiltered, unclarified no sulfur added.
Personality: “The aim of this cuvée is to recall the feeling of drinking half-ready, still fermenting red wine during the end of the harvest season that is turbid, swirling, foaming, sparkling, juicy, energetic, easy-going. Like being swallowed by the ocean.” Recommended service: 16-18 degrees Celsius, stir up the sedimented lees a little before opening, according to your taste.
Specs
- Country Hungary
- Style Rosé, Sparkling Wine, Pet-Nat
- Producer Bencze
- Farming Practices Biodynamic
- Grapes Cabernet Sauvignon, Blauburger, Zervin, Chenin Blanc
- Food Pairings Aperitif, Crunchy Greens, Roast White Meats, Fresh Seafood, Pizza Night
- Characteristics Low ABV, Red Fruit, Wild Side, Bright and Fresh
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