Heaps Good Wine Co. Offshoot Zweigelt Red Pet Nat
Winery: Heaps Good Wine Co.
Classification: Sparkling pet nat red wine
Varietals: 100% Zweigelt
Appellation: Ritoznoj, Pohorje Foothills, Lower Styria (Štajerska), Slovenia
Density & Yield: 5,000 vines/ha; 2 kg/vine
Annual Production: 2,000 bottles
Alcohol: 12%
Climate: Continental, with dry and hot summers, and cold, 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 3 months in bottle. Contains sediment.
Tasting Notes: Rich, vibrant violet color. Blackcurrants and dark cherry mix with smoky notes of reduction on the nose. Fresh, crisp, easy drinking, young red wine with smooth but lively acidity and a friendly spritz. 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.
