COLOUR
Orange
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris
PRODUCER
Vinařství Špalek
REGION
Moravia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Špalek Naturel Rust BIO is an organic orange wine from Vinařství Špalek, produced in the Znojmo sub-region of Moravia, Czech Republic. The 2022 vintage showcases a blend of Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris, crafted using natural winemaking techniques. The winery, run by the Ilgner family, emphasizes organic farming and minimal intervention. Grapes are sourced from their own vineyards on Kraví hora, and the wine is made with traditional methods including foot-stomping and extended maceration with skins, seeds, and stems, followed by 18 months of aging in small barrels. This approach results in a wine with a clear structure and strong personality, reflecting the estate's philosophy of respecting the vintage and natural processes.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Made with organic grapes from the family's own vineyards on Kraví hora (Cow Hill).
Fact 02
Features traditional foot-stomping of grapes during winemaking.
Fact 03
Fermented with skins, seeds, and stems for ten days.
Fact 04
Aged for 18 months in small wooden barrels.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Špalek Naturel Rust BIO is produced using natural winemaking methods. The grapes are hand-harvested from organic vineyards. Traditional techniques include foot-stomping, followed by a ten-day spontaneous fermentation with skins, seeds, and stems. The wine is then aged for 18 months in small wooden barrels. This process is designed to create a wine with a distinct structure and personality, reflecting the winery's commitment to organic and natural practices.
