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"Naturally infused organic Pètillants and Pèt Nats"
Our Story
"...and the 2 cousins behind it"
We are two cousins, hailing from the Prekmurje region in Northwestern Slovenia, known for its dazzling landscapes, very hospitable culture, many exquisite dishes, and naturally – unique terroir and excellent wine varieties.
Our story begins way back with our grandfathers discovering their own love-affair with wine production. Growing up, we were surrounded by local grape and wine varieties, family events revolving around wine with the harvest being a pinnacle of our year.
We have partnered with long-standing organic winemakers in the broader region to bring to life our vision of infused Pet Nats and Petillants, combining tradition with a modern approach of enriching already superb wine with additional natural flavours.
Our first production tells the story of Sureau (elderflower), which has been used to make natural drinks ever since the Roman times and hence creates an ideal opportunity for a traditional move.
Pet Nat
"...and how to drink it"
Pet Nat (short for Petillant Naturel) is a sparkling wine made using the “méthode ancestrale”, which originated in Limoux in Southwestern France in the 16th Century. The method consists of bottling a partially fermented base wine, which then continues to ferment in the bottle itself. Unlike Champagne, Pet Nats are created to be drunk young in order to get the signature freshness.
Our ever improving method involves infusion in which, the organic elderflowers are immersed in the mature wine itself in order to fully immerse the flavours together. Subsequently, our wine is bottled and kept in a cellar to help with producing the finest bubbles.
How to best serve and enjoy our Pet Nats?
They should be kept in a refrigerator or in a cellar and served as cold as possible. We are not joking when we use the word bubbly to describe our Pet Nat varieties, which means a warmer version will lead to a bubble eruption.
Let it breath. After pouring a glass, wait a minute or two that all the flavours and aromas develop in the contact with the air.
Our Pet Nats
"...and their many different characters"
Our Flagship N°1
White Sureau
Brut
12,6%
ALC/ VOL
2022
YEAR
The flower tones of the sweet yellow muscat wine blend perfectly with the fresh elderflower notes that come from the fine elderflower petal residue, or “stardust” as we call it. The bubbles are plentiful and very well structured.
A must-try for every true Pet Nat connoisseur.
GRAPE: Yellow Muscat
COLOR: Citrus yellow to intensive yellow
GOES WELL WITH: Neopolitan style pizza, Tagliatelle con Scampi, Prekmurje ham...
Our Flagship N°2
Rosé Sureau
Brut
13,0%
ALC/ VOL
2022
YEAR
Monarch grape variety is known for it’s pallette of flavors that reminds us of fresh raspberries and strawberries. The elderflower infusion introduces a colourful and fresh play on those berry notes and interesting enough – it even augments the berry taste and aroma. As in the “White Sureau Pet Nat” the abundance of rich petals or “stardust” can also be observed in the bottle. A perfect candidate for Champagne breakfast.
GRAPE: Monarch
COLOR: Blood orange tones
GOES WELL WITH: Prekmurje Bograc and other stew variations, Game meat, Cheese ie.: Brie, (baked) Camembert, Dark chilli chocolate
The Sweet Cousins
Sweetened White Sureau
Demi-sec Pétillant
11,0%
ALC/ VOL
2022
YEAR
This version speaks to the "sweet tooth" in all of us. But it is so much more than just the sweeter version of the Pet Nat. The process of production differs a little bit from the classic Pet Nat method as this version is also degorged, which as a consequence includes very little of the elderflower petals or “stardust”, as we like to name it. One would assume that all the flavor will be gone – instead, a soft white peach note can be felt and smelled…
GRAPE: Yellow Muscat
COLOR: Yellow that transcends to clearer riesling yellow
GOES WELL WITH: This Petillant goes very well together with various kinds of desserts.
The Sweet Cousins
Sweetened Rosé Sureau
Demi-sec Pétillant
12,0%
ALC/ VOL
2022
YEAR
Sweet bubbly rose, with more sugar but less bubbles than it’s drier cousin. Perfected with the elderflower petals using the same method as for the “Sweetened White Sureau” it is very gentle and subtle, perfect for a short “intermezzo” or as and ice breaker into the exciting world of Petillants.
GRAPE: Monarch
COLOR: Cara cara navel orange(ish)
GOES WELL WITH: This Petillant goes very well together with various kinds of desserts.
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