Heaps Good Wine Co. Offshoot Blaufränkisch Rose Pet Nat
Winery: Heaps Good Wine Co.
Classification: Sparkling pet nat rose wine
Varietals: 100% Blaufränkisch
Appellation: Ritoznoj, Pohorje Foothills, Lower Styria (Štajerska), Slovenia
Density & Yield: 5,000 vines/ha; 2 kg/vine
Annual Production: 4,000 bottles
Alcohol: 12%
Climate: Continental, with dry and hot summers, and snowy winters
Terrain: Marl-rich soils, with sand and small amounts of clay. Exposed southern exposure, 370 meters above sea level.
Farming: No irrigation. No herbicide. No cultivation. Environmentally friendly and sustainable viticulture, with respect for the land.
Vinification: Hand-picked grapes, destemmed and pressed. Settling for 48 hours. Spontaneous fermentation with wild yeast. Bottling just prior to the end of fermentation. Roughly disgorged after 4-5 months in bottle. Contains sediment.
Tasting Notes: Vibrant rose color. Strawberries and cherry mix with a slight hint of reduction on the nose. Fresh, easy drinking, with smooth but lively acidity. Definitely smashable.
Winery Information
Heaps Good Wine Co.
Heaps Good Wine Co. is a small family owned and operated winery producing exceptional wines from Pinot gris, Chardonnay, Pinot noir and Blaufrankisch from the green hills around Slovenska Bistrica in the region of Stajerska in the east of Slovenia.
