Areva2021PetNat

Experience the confusion turned delight with Areva 2021 PetNat, a vibrant Georgian sparkling rosé boasting juicy red fruits and crisp finish.

Areva means confusion or mix in Georgian.

Indeed, this wine is born on a confusion, a misunderstanding of grape identity.

Aladasturi grapes grow in Western Georgian regions of Guria and Imereti. However, there is also a grape called Aladasturi in Eastern Georgian regions of Kakheti and Kartli that is in fact a completely different grape. This grape was in reality Moldova, a table grape, that give very juicy and fresh direct press wines.

However now blend has moved to Tavkveri, Chinuri and Goruli Mstvane.

Since 2020, Areva is a rose “Pétillant Naturelâ€?

Wine was fermented in Qvevri and old oak barrels and was bottled when sugars dropped to a SG of 1,005.

In the glass, a pink vivid colour.

Nose is expressivewith hints of candy, red fruitswith nuances of acacia and litchi

The mouth is rich, fresh and round. Bubbles are delicate and soft. Pomegranate andwild strawberriesare followed by a crisp and bright finish.