Kobal Bajta Laski-Chard Pet Nat
Winery: Kobal
Classification: Sparkling pet nat white wine
Varietals: 50% Laški Riesling (aka Welschriesling), 50% Chardonnay
Appellation: Haloze Hills, Lower Styria (Štajerska), Slovenia
Density & Yield: 5,000 vines/ha; 1 kg/vine
Annual Production: 5,000 bottles
Alcohol: 12%
Climate: Continental, with dry and hot summers, and snowy winters
Terrain: The terrain of the entire Štajerska region is made up of steep-sloped vineyards and narrow, wind-rich hill valleys. A diverse geological soil composition, consisting mainly of sand and clay with marl in the lower layers. The vineyards spread out over the finest wine-growing sites of Haloze Hills.
Farming: Organic farming; in conversion to certification
Vinification: Hand-picked grapes are fermented naturally. The process is closely monitored by the winemaker Once the sugar level reaches the desired level, the wine is bottled with wild microflora and continues fermenting in the bottle.
Tasting Notes: Zesty and zingy mouthwatering, bubbly goodness! It looks cloudy, but it is bright on the inside. The brightest expression of Bajta Pet Nats, bursting with aromas of bitter lemon and white flowers, and zesty green and yellow fruits in the palate . Packed with exotic fruit yet so thirst quenching!
Chill it down and do not shake before opening! This wine is alive.
Winery Information
Kobal
Kobal wines come from the Haloze appellation in Štajerska Slovenia. Since the Roman times, Haloze has been considered one of the top wine-growing sites in Central Europe.