Microbio Wines
Afinador de Estrellas Pet Nat 2023
Afinador de Estrellas Pet Nat 2023
TDG in.hub Building, AFPRSBS Industrial Park, Km. 12, East Service Road corner C-5
TDG in.hub Building, AFPRSBS Industrial Park, Km. 12, East Service Road corner C-5
1630 Taguig PH-00
Philippines
In his notes, winemaker Ismael Gozalo writes, “Consume always in good company and drink without moderation.” You don’t need to tell us twice with this pet nat rosé made from 100% Rufete from the Sierra de Francia—the first from the harvest, fermented for two weeks in stainless steel. Bubbly, fruity, and lightly sweet, it’s a hit on its own and with food, but with a nice medium body, plus a fruitiness and spiciness, that keeps the chismis coming at brunch or dinner.
Grape Variety: Rufete
Region: Castilla y León, Spain
Tastes like: Strawberry, raspberry, pink peppercorn, slate
Best with: Pomelo salad, oven-roasted veggies, roast chicken
Size: 750 ml
Alc Content: 12%
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Microbio Wines
Winemaker Ismael Gozalo founded Microbio Wines in 1998 as a side project for his more natural, experimental wines. He trusts in tending to his soil organically and harmoniously, with as little intervention as possible, which finds itself seeping into his winemaking philosophy.
a closer look
Behind the Bottle
Located in the village of Nieva, Castilla y Léon, Spain, his ancient vines of mostly Verdejo are housed on sandy soils about 800 meters above sea level. Known as the ‘Wizard of Verdejo’ he produces a dizzying array of wines from his family’s vines that they have tended to for 5 generations.
Constantly experimenting with aging, skin contact, and various types of spontaneous fermentation, he now produces 12-15 different expressions of Verdejo — he is a true master of his craft.