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Mai Sentito! Verdicchio Pet Nat

An ancestral method sparkling wine (pét-nat) refermented on its lees, this vibrant bottling stands out for its remarkably crunchy fruit profile, beautifully underpinned by the signature savory salinity that defines the estate's style. Refreshing and convivial, its effortless immediacy offers a pure, authentic snapshot of the terroir.
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Mai Sentito! Verdicchio Pet Nat

  • Category

    Pet-Nat

  • Grape varieties

    80% Verdicchio, 20% Trebbiano

  • Region

    Italy, Marche

  • Vineyard

    A total of 4.9 acres divided by vine age: 3.7 acres of young Verdicchio vines (under 10 years old) and 1.2 acres of old-vine Trebbiano (over 40 years old), both located within the commune of Staffolo.

  • Vinification

    Following the harvest and a gentle pressing of the grapes, spontaneous fermentation begins utilizing a native pied de cuve. Towards the tail end of this process, the fermenting must is bottled to complete its sugar conversion enclosed, naturally capturing the carbon dioxide to create the sparkling profile (ancestral method). This final fermentation phase is dynamic, ranging from a couple of weeks up to 40–50 days.

  • Ageing

    Once the prise de mousse is complete, the wine undergoes a period of bottle refinement on its lees for a minimum of 6 months prior to commercial release.

  • Vintage

    NV

  • Soil

    Clay-limestone terrain with a pronounced saline profile and a high concentration of active calcium carbonate.

  • Production

    10,000 bottles/year

  • Awards

    Wine Enthusiast: 92