MAMA Pét-Nat, 2024Mthode Ancestrale ('Pt Nat') Sparkling wine from Austria, which celebrates the tension and aromatics of Riesling, together with the texture unique of Roter Veltliner. The wine was bottled before primary fermentation was complete and the excess CO2 was retained and dissolved into the wine giving a softly sparkling, creamy white wine. It then spends a period of maturation Sur Latte adding gorgeous texture and mouthfeel before each bottle is carefully

25 Crisp and refreshing with lime

It hails from fifty-year-old vines in the eponymous lieu-dit

Also great with Thai food

After fermentation is stopped by fortification this younger style is aged exclusively in stainless steel to preserve its bold fruity sweetness

Slightly oxidative style with hints of bruised apple and honey

It is rounded and mouthfilling with soft tannins and a creamy finish

It's a fantastic and affordable introduction to the rich world of Italian wines

showing concentrated dried fruit - think black cherry and plum

balance and unmistakable regional charm at an accessible price point

The grapes are fully destemmed and fermented in stainless steel

oysters or simply enjoyed as a refreshing glass on its own

The volcanic soil is poor but well drained and these hard working vines produce intensely perfumed wines with exceptional balance