Identity
| Producer | Bianka and Daniel Schmitt |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 50% Pinot Noir, 50% Pinot Blanc |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | brut nature |
Tasting
| Color Desc | clear, white sparkling wine with fine bubbles |
| Aroma | aromas of minerality, bready notes, dill, citrus, apple, pear peel, yeast, and mature overtones |
| Palate | lively acidity, fine bubbles, complex minerality, yeasty, nutty, elegant, with a creamy texture and balanced structure |
| Finish | long, chalky, saline finish with a bready aftertaste and persistent minerality |
| Food Pairing | pairs well with seafood, shellfish, light appetizers, and fresh salads |
| Aging Potential | drink now, some potential for short-term aging |
| Serving Glassware | flute or tulip glass |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| Natural | Yes |
| Aging Process | 12 months maturation in 1000 L Georgian amphorae (base wine), then 24 months on the bottle (second fermentation) |
| Fermentation | natural fermentation, no additives, no filtration, no added sulfur |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 170 - 250 m |
| Soil | limestone, loess, flint, clay |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | hand harvested, yields tightly controlled, grapes sorted in vineyard and cellar |
Interesting facts
| Produced by biodynamic certified Bianka and Daniel Schmitt in Rheinhessen, Germany. Made with no dosage and no added sulfites, matured in Georgian amphorae and bottle aged for 24 months. |
Logistics
| Cork | champagne cork |