# Mea Rosé (2020)

- **Producer:** Matic Wines
- **Colour:** rosé
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Blaufränkisch
- **Region:** Podravje, Slovenia
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €20
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** strawberry, cherry, lemon, lime, grapefruit, grass, brioche, bread

## About this wine

Matic Wines is helmed by Matija Žerjav, affectionately known as Matic, who represents the third generation of winemakers on his family estate in Malečnik, Slovenia. Winemaking history in the estate cellar dates back to 1852. Taking over management at age 24, Matic shifted the estate to certified organic and biodynamic viticulture. In a region traditionally known for crisp, steely white wines, he introduced the 'Mea' series to showcase unconventional bottle-fermented sparkling and natural wine styles.

## Interesting facts

- Made via Méthode Ancestrale, where active fermentation finishes inside the crown-capped bottle without disgorgement.
- The estate cellar in Malečnik, northeastern Slovenia, has been used for winemaking since 1852.
- Winemaker Matija Žerjav converted the entire family estate to certified organic and biodynamic farming at age 24.

## Food pairing

Vibrant acidity and energetic natural effervescence allow this sparkling rosé to cut through rich fats and oils while refreshing the palate between bites. Fresh seafood, tangy goat cheese, and light cured meats harmonize perfectly with the dry profile and subtle, yeasty lees character.

## Wine making process

Crafted using the ancestral method (Pétillant-Naturel) from 100% hand-harvested Blaufränkisch grapes grown on limestone-influenced marl and clay soils. Spontaneous fermentation begins in stainless steel tanks using only wild, native yeasts. Before primary fermentation completes, the wine is bottled under gravity to capture natural carbon dioxide without dosage or added sugars. Aged on fine lees for 3 to 6 months, the wine is left unfiltered, unfined, non-disgorged, and sealed with a crown cap.