Miau! - The Playful Pét-Nat with a Rich History
No goose wine, no oligarch's wine—this is a kitten's wine. But don't be fooled by its playful name; "Miau!" comes with a story. Martin Gojer's "Miau!" is a Rosato frizzante, fermented using the metodo ancestrale. This traditional method of sparkling wine production, now popularly known as Pét-Nat (short for pétillant naturel), has recently come back into vogue.
For this wine, Martin Gojer uses grapes from old Lagrein and Vernatsch vines, grown on a steep slope in Untermagdalena/Bozen. These vineyards are passionately and carefully managed organically by close friends of Martin and the Vinonudo team. The grapes are macerated and fermented in steel tanks until they reach a natural residual sugar content of 15 g. The wine is then bottled, where it completes its fermentation and develops its carbonation.
Style
Invigorating, inviting, lively, fresh, with stony and red berry notes. It delivers a jolt of energy, bringing joy and meant to be fun. Easy-going, light-hearted, and a dependable companion for hearty snacks.
Technical Details
- Grape Variety: Lagrein, with a touch of Vernatsch
- Vineyard: Various vineyards, all based on volcanic parent rock and sandy weathered soils
- Fermentation: Martin Gojer macerates the grapes briefly and ferments them in steel tanks to a natural residual sugar content of 15 g. The wine is then bottled to complete fermentation and develop carbonation. Note: The wine is not disgorged. Be cautious when opening; it may overflow when young.
- Filtration: None
- SO₂: No added sulfur
- Alcohol: 12%
- Closure: Crown cap
- Serving Temperature: 8-10°C
- Optimal Drinking Window: Ready to drink now
- Bottle Size and Price per Liter: 0.75 l (€27.37/l)
Philosophy: All winemakers listed with Vinonudo cultivate their vineyards using compost, organic fertilizers, and natural preparations, avoiding herbicides, pesticides, and synthetic fertilizers.
