COLOUR
Orange
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
70% Pinot Blanc (Weissburgunder), 30% Pinot Gris (Grauburgunder)
PRODUCER
Heidi Schröck & Söhne
REGION
Burgenland
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Intensity
Medium - Light
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Heidi Schröck & Söhne Pinot Pét-Nat is an orange, naturally sparkling wine from Rust, Burgenland, Austria. It is crafted from a blend of 70% Pinot Blanc and 30% Pinot Gris. The wine is part of a new wave of artisanal natural wines from the historic Schröck estate, spearheaded by the twin sons of renowned winemaker Heidi Schröck. This Pét-Nat embodies a spirit of purity and fun, showcasing the potential of minimal intervention winemaking in a region celebrated for its traditional wine culture. The vineyards are situated on south-facing hills around Rust, with soils composed of sandy loam, clay, and limestone, including the unique 'Rust gravel'.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€32
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
6-8°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Pét-Nat is an ancestral method of making sparkling wine, predating Champagne.
Fact 02
The wine is made with native yeasts, meaning only those naturally present on the grapes and in the cellar are used.
Fact 03
No sulfur dioxide (SO2) is added at any stage of production.
Fact 04
Heidi Schröck was named Falstaff Vintner of the Year in 2003.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Heidi Schröck & Söhne Pinot Pét-Nat is produced using the ancestral Pétillant Naturel method. Grapes are hand-harvested with no added sulfur dioxide. The wine is skin-fermented for three days with native yeasts in stainless steel tanks, followed by maturation in a large, used oak cask. This approach emphasizes minimal intervention, allowing the natural characteristics of the Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris grapes, grown under organic farming practices in the Rust region, to define the wine.
