Pet-Nat Funky Mavrud, 2023,

APPELLATION: Thracian Valley, Bulgaria
GRAPES: 100% Mavrud, the signature ancient indigenous Bulgarian red grape variety
VINEYARDS: 40 year old vineyards located near the village of Novi Izvor in the region of
Asenovgrad – known to be the birthplace of the Mavrud grape variety. The altitude is 280 m above sea
level with deep cinnamon coloured forest soils. The proximity of the vineyard to the North slopes of
Rhodopi mountain provides very good ventilation. The grape variety has 2 clones and the majority of
the grapes in that vineyard is Clone 1 which is late ripening, with bigger bunches, average and above
average acidity and grapes with thinner skin, resulting in more elegant wines.
WINEMAKING: Manual grape picking and sorting, 100% natural wild fermentation, no yeast added,
no sulphites. Vinification in small tanks with constant temperature control. Finishing of the alcoholic
fermentation in the bottle. Aged for 4 months in the bottle before disgorgement.
TECHNICAL FACTS: ABV 12%, Total Acidity: 7.3 g/l, Residual Sugars: 4.2 g/l
COLOUR: Very light pink colour with cloudy appearance.
NOSE: Pronounced fruit aromas of raspberries, strawberries and fresh herbs.
PALATE: Lightly sparkling, elegant, with great freshness, light to medium bodied with intense notes of
red fruits and fresh long finish.
FOOD MATCH: As an aperitif or with salads, shellfish or light Asian dishes.
PRODUCTION: 4500 bottles
DRINKING: 2024 - 2027