# Finca Sophenia Karma Pet Nat (2024)

- **Producer:** Finca Sophenia
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Sauvignon Blanc
- **Region:** Mendoza, Argentina
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 11.5%
- **Average price:** €14
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 6–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** green apple, grapefruit, nectarine, passion fruit, lemon, clementine, bread dough

## About this wine

The Finca Sophenia Karma Pet Nat is a naturally sparkling white wine from the Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina. Produced using the ancestral method, fermentation is completed in the bottle, resulting in natural carbonation. The 'Karma' line by Finca Sophenia emphasizes a dialogue with nature and respect for the fruit's character, employing low intervention techniques for maximum expression. Finca Sophenia was established in 1997 by Roberto Luka, with its vineyards situated in the high-altitude Gualtallary region, known for its distinctive terroir. The 2024 vintage benefited from cool, sunny harvest conditions, contributing to the wine's aromatic intensity and acidity.

## Interesting facts

- Pet Nat is short for 'Pétillant Naturel', meaning 'naturally sparkling'.
- Fermentation finishes in the bottle, creating natural bubbles.
- This wine is made with minimal intervention.
- The 'Karma' line focuses on fruit expression and low intervention.

## Food pairing

The wine's vibrant acidity and natural effervescence cut through richness and cleanse the palate, making it an excellent companion for lighter fare. Its fruity notes complement seafood and poultry, while its dryness balances the tang of vinaigrettes and soft cheeses.

## Wine making process

The Finca Sophenia Karma Pet Nat is produced using the ancestral method, also known as Pétillant Naturel. Fermentation begins in tank and is completed in the bottle, where the natural sugars and yeasts create carbonation without the addition of external yeasts or filtration. Grapes are hand-picked from vineyards located at 1200 meters in Gualtallary, Mendoza. The 2024 vintage conditions of cool, sunny weather during harvest are noted for enhancing aromatic intensity and acidity. The winemaker's approach emphasizes bottling the freshness and genuineness of the Gualtallary terroir with fine, natural bubbles.