Wines Included in This Set
Zanon Pet Nat Prosecco Colfondo Natural Sparkling Wine
A 100% glera grape white sparkling wine made with native yeast fermentation, this natural wine vintage “prosecco” is from vineyards in the old part of Valdobbiadene, made also in the historic tradition of the ancestral style, or Pet Nat, as it is bottle fermented on the lees. A light color, giving an early hint to its bright acidity, the bouquet of citrus and lemon flowers bursts forth in the glass once it opens. When tasting this ancestral method natural wine, apricots and persistent bubbles create a sparkling wine that is enjoyable with brunch, aperitivos , get-togethers, you name it.
The circle and dot logo represents both the human existence and evolution, as well as winemaker Eros Zanon’s personal view of his vineyards, a dot of small-production boutique quality in the larger circle of large-production Proseccos.
Type of Wine: White, Sparkling
Grape: Glera (Prosecco)
Appellation: Colli Trevigiani IGT
Vintage: 2020
Alcohol % by Vol: 11%
Some pairings to try: Sashimi or raw fish, delicate white sauce pasta dishes
Frignano Sgarbato Pet Nat Uva Tosca Organic Sparkling Natural Wine
Made from the rare Uva Tosca grape, which grows in higher altitudes in Emilia and is believed to be a descendant of Schiava Grossa, the Alto Adige red grape. Technically a rose wine, it is more like a light red, which looks and tastes like drinking cranberry juice as a sparkling wine. Refreshing and quaffable, with strawberries on the nose and a saline finish, it is great on its own or with light fare. While this grape does not impart much color, 2021 was a dry year, producing more concentrated fruit and color. It is naturally fermented and sparkling 'col fondo' ancestral, or pet nat, style wine.
Type of Wine: Rosé, Sparkling
Grape: Tosca
Appellation: Rosato di Emilia IGP
Vintage: 2021
Alcohol % by Vol: 11.5%
Some pairings to try: Salami, Fish, Roasts
Frignano Scurone Pet Nat Lambrusco Organic Sparkling Natural Wine
This is an ancestral method Lambrusco made primarily with the Lambrusco Grasparossa grape, and with some Malbo Gentile grape, which is local to the area of Frignano in Modena. It is a lighter red ruby color, light effervescence, a nose that has red fruit with hint of orange peel. It is fresh and fruity, with plum taste, and grippy tannins and noticeable texture.
Type of Wine: Red, Sparkling
Grapes: Grasparossa 85% | Malbo 15%
Appellation: Lambrusco dell’Emilia Rosso IGP
Vintage: 2022
Alcohol % by Vol: 11.5%
Some pairings to try: Cured meats, grilled meat, roasts