Character & context
Understanding Pét-nat & Ancestral-method Sparkling
Pétillant naturel usually refers to ancestral-method wines that capture bubbles as fermentation finishes in bottle. The wine may be white, rosé or red, and it may be clear or retain sediment. Cloudiness is not a quality score, and the method does not guarantee organic farming or the absence of additions. Producer detail helps set expectations.
Further reading: WSET — sparkling wine methods
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