Natural wine has no uniform definition. It is a general term used to describe artisanal wine made using organically and/or biodynamically grown 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:
Azienda Agricola Natalino del Prete
Vintage: 2019
Tasting Notes
Moina" by Natalino de Prete is a Malvasia Bianca vinified with a light maceration on the skins and aging in concrete for 6 months. This is a very tense dry aromatic wine, almost saline thanks to the Adriatic mother right next door!
*Natural wines are suitable for Vegans & Vegetarians
Terroir:
Vines are 30 to 60 years old, no fertilizers, minimal ploughing, no irrigation and no chemicals
Vinification:
- The grapes were harvested quite ripe to the point where the berries were pink. After a two day maceration in concrete, the wine continued its alcoholic fermentation and later went through malo in stainless steel.
- No filtration.
- No fining
- No Sulphur
Food Pairing
Spaghetti Puttanesca, Seafood Jambalaya, Short Ribs or hard cheeses like Edam or Smoked Gouda.
