2021 Bastian Beny Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature, Rheinhessen, Germany
$72.00
- Variety: Pinot Blanc
- Vine Age: Planted in 2005
- Terroir: Limestone and loess
- Viticulture: Biodynamic (Demeter, 2023), cover crops, organic matter, and sheep grazing.
- Vinification: No added SO2 during vinification or aging, ambient yeast fermentation in small vessels, aged for 10 months in used barrels and stainless steel, bottled and aged for an additional 18 months on lattes, zero dosage, no fining, no filtration, minimal SO2 (10-30 ppm) added before bottling.
Specs
- Country Germany
- Region Rheinhessen
- Style Sparkling Wine, Champagne Method
- Producer Bastian Benny
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Pinot Blanc
- Food Pairings Aperitif, Fresh Seafood, Roast White Meats, Fried Food, Stinky Cheese
- Characteristics Zippy, Bright and Fresh, Flexes w/ Food, Champagne Method