A light, refreshing and soft petulant with a floral scent.
Brand: Birichino Wines
Product: Petulant Naturel Malvasia Bianca Sparkling
Vintage: 2018
Color: Foam white
Origin: California / Central Coast
AVA: Monterey
Capacity: 750ml
Grape variety: 100% Malvasia Bianca
TASTING
The aroma of flowers such as nectarine, honeysuckle and plumeria, exotic spices blend with salty minerality, and harmonizes with aromas reminiscent of citrus peel and floral fruitiness.
COMMENT
"Birichino" was founded in 2008 by Alex Kraus and John Locke in Santa Cruz, California. "Birichino" means "naughty" in Italian, and their motto is "to make wines that have great aromas, balance, and a good sense of whimsy." They aim to make natural wines with as little artificial intervention as possible, and above all, they aim to make wines that will make people feel energized and happy when they drink them.
WINEMAKING
The still wine Malvasia Bianca is prepared, and a portion of it is bottled by hand during fermentation and sealed with a crown cap. Fermentation continues in the bottle, and the final pressure is 2-3 atmospheres. It is cloudy because it is not filtered, but the contact with the lees gives it a rich aroma and concentrated flavor.