Pet Nat & Bubbles

Whether fashionable or not, there's no getting around it anymore - Pet Nat is now a term on everyone's lips and it's impossible to imagine the natural wine movement without it - but what exactly is Pet Nat? We are talking about Petillant Naturel, which in French means something like "naturally bubbly", an artisan sparkling wine made according to the old method - also called method Ancestral, because that's how sparkling wines were made before monks in Champagne perfected the second fermentation in the bottle.

With natural wine fans, Pet Nat is extremely well received due to the natural way it is made. The spontaneously fermented sparkling wines usually taste mostly earthy with yeast and brioche notes, but don't worry, fruit flavors are by no means missed out.

Pet Nat is often fruitier than Champagne and other sparkling wines and can contain notes of citrus, green apples and wildflowers. Due to natural fermentation and different grape varieties, the flavor profile of Pet Nat can vary from bottle to bottle. However, there are also some common characteristics that all Pet Nats share: They are lively, fresh and have a pleasant acidity. Pet Nats also bring plenty of juiciness that is extremely animating to drink, leading from one glass to the next.

In the world of wine pairings, Pet Nats are basically the cool kids who go with many dishes and are individual food companions. With its fresh, tangy character and subtle bubbles, it can harmonise with a variety of dishes and provide a refreshing taste experience. Here are some suggestions:

- Seafood: Oysters, mussels, prawns or grilled fish are perfectly complemented by the natural freshness and acidity of Pet Nats. The floral aromatic Pet Nats in particular are perfect for this.

- Vegetarian: Crisp salads and fresh vegetables get an invigorating twist with Pet Nat. Citrusy, herbal Pet Nats can enhance the flavours of green salads, tomato salads or asparagus dishes and make for an exciting combination.

- Finger food: As a perfect companion to finger food and as an aperitif wine, Pet Nat always cuts a fine figure. The informal and highly animated Spurdel is perfect for meetings with friends in the park or at a BBQ with light snacks, tapas or canapés.

- Cheese platters: Pet Nat can also go well with certain cheeses, especially younger, fresh cheeses or soft, creamy cheeses.

Tastes are different and varied, it is always exciting to try different combinations and find your own cool wine style. So, make your dish the star and let Pet Nat play the perfect co-star! Cheers!

Bubbles von Lichtenberger Gonzalez: a single-varietal Blaufränkisch Pet Nat, crisp dry and brutally elegant - the finest bubbles with hints of citrus and gentle grip on the palate.

Petillant Weiß von Schmitt: crisp fresh with a good portion of tropical fruits like pineapple, lime and apricot.

Foam Vulkan von Meinklang: beguilingly yellow-fruited with lots of juice and citrus fruits, the name says it all: foam party!

And then there is READY STEADY GO! by Thomas Straka from Burgenland: by Thomas Straka from Burgenland: a really crisp Welschriesling Pet Nat.

All Pet Nats can be found above 👆 👆 👆