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:
Valentina Passalacqua
Country & Region
Puglia, Italy
Grape/Blend
100% Chardonnay
Tasting Notes
Very fresh nose, it recalls spring herbs and oriental spices; on the palate the salinity blends with the aftertaste of mandarin and orange.
Terroir
Typically, Mediterranean, characterized by rainfall in winter and spring and by drought in the summer period.
Viticulture
Organic certified by Suolo e Salute.
*Suitable for Vegans & Vegetarians
Vinification:
- Manual harvest
- Destemmed
- Indigenous yeast/ ambient ferment
- Spontaneous fermentation
- Maceration on the skins for 5 days, in open vats, with manual cap breaking.
- Nature of maturation: stainless steel tanks
- Wine neither filtered nor fined
- Small amount of sulphur added at bottling
Food Pairing
Fried fish, fresh cheese, white meats, salads
