COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Ugni Blanc, Colombard
PRODUCER
Vignobles Gabriel & CO
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Short
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Petillant de Gabriel Brut is a sparkling white wine from Bordeaux, produced by Vignobles Gabriel & CO, a collective of 34 independent winegrowers founded in 2020. This collective is dedicated to ethical wine production and environmental respect, with certifications for organic and fair trade practices. The wine is made from a blend of Ugni Blanc and Colombard grapes. A distinctive aspect of their commitment to sustainability is the use of lightweight bottles. The collective aims to produce wines that reflect their values of fairness and environmental stewardship.
ALCOHOL
11.5%
AVG. PRICE
€9
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Bottled in a 570-gram lightweight bottle.
Fact 02
Part of a collective of 34 Bordeaux winegrowers.
Fact 03
Certified for organic and fair trade farming.
Fact 04
Uses the Charmat method for its bubbles.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Petillant de Gabriel Brut is produced using the Charmat method, also known as the tank method. The grapes, Ugni Blanc and Colombard, are first pressed and fermented into a dry still base wine. The secondary fermentation, which creates the wine's effervescence, takes place in pressurized tanks. Following this, the wine undergoes a three-month aging period on its lees to enhance complexity. The grapes are harvested in late September. Vignobles Gabriel & CO emphasizes sustainable viticulture, with their vineyards certified for organic and fair trade practices. The winery also implements environmental considerations in its packaging, such as using lightweight bottles.
