Grape Varieties: Bical (80%), Maria Gomes (9%) and Cercial (11%).
Terroir: This vibrant sparkling wine is made from the Bical, Cercial, and Maria Gomes grape varieties, grown in the Jurassic limestone soils of Óis do Bairro, refreshed by the Atlantic breeze.
Winemaker's Notes: Russian Roulette – Ancestral Method – Blanc de Blancs Trust nature. Expect the unexpected. The modern history of Pét-Nat fascinated me, so I decided to investigate. After some research, the conclusion was quite simple: it is nothing more, nothing less, than good old Ancestral Method. Or, as William Shakespeare wrote: "What's in a name?" The label features BIEBEL, the famous Belgian comic book character created by Marc Legendre — a long-time friend — perfectly capturing the playful spirit of this wine. Serve well chilled: 6 to 8 °C. After all, the wine is called Russian Roulette — but this time, the risk is delicious.
Tasting Notes: Colour: A yellow straw colour with fine bubbles.
Bouquet: Very mineral nose with a certain smokiness due to the limestone soil. It has a distinguished fruity touch of pears (typical Bical) and fennel. After some time in the glass, it even reveals thyme and honey. Taste: Fresh, lively and a little unpredictable: think green apple, citrus, white flowers and a gentle Atlantic breeze in the glass.
Vinification: The grapes are harvested by hand together with our friends from APPACDM Anadia* - each bottle helping to support their inspiring
work. The wine is bottled while still fermenting, allowing the native yeasts to finish their work in the bottle and create the bubbles naturally. Nothing added. Nothing taken away. Nothing filtered.
*APPACDM Anadia supports people with intellectual disabilities and promotes social inclusion.
Ageing: 9 months in the bottle on the lees.
Pairing: A wine that feels perfectly at home with oysters, seafood, sushi, grilled sardines, pastéis de bacalhau or creamy cheeses like Brie,
Camembert or Serra da Estrela — or simply enjoyed with friends when the cork pops and the moment begins.
Winemaker: William Wouters
