COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Grüner Veltliner, Welschriesling, Müller-Thurgau
PRODUCER
Milan Nestarec
REGION
Moravia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Běl by Milan Nestarec is a white table wine from Moravia, Czech Republic, produced by renowned winemaker Milan Nestarec. The wine is a blend of Grüner Veltliner, Welschriesling, and Müller-Thurgau, sourced from estate-owned vineyards in Moravský Žižkov and Velké Bílovice. The name 'Běl' is an archaic Czech word for 'white,' reflecting the wine's traditional roots. Nestarec's winemaking philosophy emphasizes organic farming and minimal intervention, aiming to create an accessible and unpretentious wine. The wine is bottled in a distinctive 1-liter format, a size historically common in the region and intended for sharing. This wine is a testament to Moravian viticultural heritage, crafted for everyday enjoyment.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Běl' means 'white' in an old, formal Czech, nodding to regional heritage.
Fact 02
Bottled in a 1-liter format, a nod to the traditional 'másnica' size.
Fact 03
Made from common local grapes traditionally blended for everyday enjoyment.
Fact 04
Certified organic by ABCERT (CZ-BIO-002).
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Běl is produced using classical winemaking methods with a focus on minimal intervention. The grapes undergo a gentle, whole-bunch direct press without maceration. Fermentation is spontaneous, driven by indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks, sometimes with a portion in neutral oak, and without strict temperature control. Following fermentation, the wine ages for 6 to 8 months on its lees in stainless steel and occasionally neutral oak barrels. It is bottled unfined and unfiltered, with minimal or no sulfur added at bottling. The grapes are hand-harvested from organically farmed vineyards.
