# Peter & Paul Pet Nat on Skins (2023)

- **Producer:** Hoch Harald e.U.
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Region:** Niederösterreich, Austria
- **Style:** Natural
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now

## About this wine

The Peter & Paul Pet Nat on Skins is an organic certified wine from Winzerhof Hoch in the Kremstal region of Austria. The 'Peter & Paul' wines are a collaborative effort between Harald Hoch and his son Christoph, named after antique wooden figures of Saints Petrus and Paulus dating back to 1640. The Hoch family's history as master mariners for over 300 years on the Danube influences their viticultural philosophy. The vineyards are situated in Hollenburg, characterized by the Hollenburger Conglomerate and chalky soils, contributing to the unique expression of the wines. This Pet Nat is produced 'on skins', indicating a specific maceration technique.

## Interesting facts

- Named after patron saints with antique wooden figures from 1640.
- A cooperation between two generations of the Hoch family.
- Vineyards are certified organic and cultivated with care.
- The winery's history as Danube mariners influences their connection to nature.

## Food pairing

The wine's inherent liveliness and potential for subtle phenolic grip (from skin contact) make it versatile. Acidity can cut through richer dishes, while the wine's character can complement or contrast with various flavor profiles, from herbaceous to subtly spicy.

## Wine making process

The Peter & Paul Pet Nat on Skins is produced using a two-part vinification process. Approximately 80% of the wine is fermented classically in stainless steel tanks with selected yeast and aged reductively. The remaining 20% undergoes spontaneous fermentation in wooden barrels and is aged oxidatively without sulfurization, characteristic of a Pétillant Naturel. The 'on skins' designation indicates that this portion, or the entire wine, has undergone maceration with grape skins, a technique that can influence color, texture, and flavor. The vineyards are certified organic, with a focus on targeted pruning and gentle soil cultivation.