Natural wine has no uniform definition. It is a general term used to describe artisanal wine made using organically and/or biodynamically hand-picked grapes which are vinified with little or no intervention. Winemakers often rely on indigenous yeast to catalyse natural fermentation, avoiding the use of any chemicals, additives or sulphites.
The result is wine which is alive, energetic, vibrant and unexpected – a welcomed contrast to the industrial practices of the wine industry.
Name of Estate/Domaine:
Cantina Bernardi
Vintage: 2020
Country & Region
Veneto, Italy
Grape/Blend
90% Glera, 10% Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
Dry and savoury on the palate, fresh and fruity with delicate notes of cherry and small red fruits
Terroir
The soils are deep and are made up of a composite of rock and sand, containing a lot of clay and sometimes rich in iron oxides.
Viticulture
Organic certified.
*Suitable for Vegans & Vegetarians
Vinification:
- Grapes manually harvested
- Fruit destemmed
- Soft pressing
- Fermentation of the musts in steel tanks, at controlled temp. with selected yeasts
- Skins then separated
- Secondary fermentation in autoclave, at 15oC (Charmat/Martinotti Method)
- Undergoes filtration before bottling
Food Pairing
Ideal as an aperitif or an accompaniment to fish dishes, charcuterie or young cheeses.
