# Pet Nat (2024)

- **Producer:** Blacksta Vingård
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Region:** Södermanlands län, Sweden
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €20
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** yellow gooseberry, apple, orange, bread, marzipan

## About this wine

Blacksta Vingård Pet Nat is a white sparkling wine from the Södermanlands län region of Sweden, produced by Josefin Lagerhorn. The vineyard is situated by Lake Långhalsen and is noted as one of Sweden's northernmost vineyards. The wine is part of the 'Lokalt & Småskaligt' (Local & Small Scale) assortment, meaning it is produced and sold locally within 150 km of its origin. Blacksta Vingård also operates a brewery and distillery, integrating local ingredients from the surrounding nature into its offerings. The wine is presented in a 375 ml bottle.

## Interesting facts

- One of Sweden's northernmost vineyards.
- Part of 'Local & Small Scale' initiative.
- Estate includes brewery and distillery.
- Uses local ingredients from lake and forest.

## Food pairing

The wine's freshness and fruity notes complement delicate seafood and salads. Its effervescence can cut through richer elements like creamy sauces or fatty fish, while its subtle marzipan and orange notes can echo or contrast with certain ingredients.

## Wine making process

The Blacksta Vingård Pet Nat is produced using the Petillant Naturel (Pet Nat) method. This involves bottling the wine before its primary fermentation is complete, allowing it to finish in the bottle and naturally create carbonation. The grapes are sourced from the Blacksta Vingård estate in Södermanlands län, Sweden. The producer's approach integrates wine, beer, and spirits production, with an emphasis on utilizing local ingredients from the surrounding environment. The wine is presented in a 375 ml bottle.