2022 Movia "Pet-Nat" Sparkling Wine, Goriška Brda, Slovenia

ABOUT THE WINE
Movia’s 2022 Pet-Nat is a méthode ancestrale sparkling wine crafted from organically farmed Rebula (Ribolla Gialla) and Chardonnay grapes grown on the sloping hillsides of Goriška Brda, where Alpine and Mediterranean climates converge. The wine is bottled before fermentation is complete, trapping natural CO₂ to create its fine, persistent bubbles. No sulfur is added, and no disgorgement is done, leaving the wine cloudy, textured, and alive with yeast complexity. Aromas of lemon verbena, white peach, and wild fennel are underpinned by a stony salinity that speaks to the marl-rich soils of the region. The palate is both vibrant and slightly rustic, with bright citrus notes balanced by a gentle, leesy creaminess. Pair with soft cheeses, oysters, or anything grilled and green.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Movia is one of Slovenia’s most iconic and pioneering wineries, with roots tracing back to 1820. Run by the charismatic Aleš Kristančič, the estate straddles the border of Slovenia and Italy, in the hills of Goriška Brda. Movia champions biodynamic farming, minimal intervention, and radical transparency in the cellar. Aleš crafts wines with soul—fermented with native yeasts, unfined, unfiltered, and deeply expressive of their place. With a rebellious spirit and reverence for tradition, Movia continues to redefine what Slovenian wine can be.