{"product_id":"contracena-petnat-rose","title":"❄️ Contracena Pet Nat Rosé","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"281\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"317\"\u003eIN STOCK — Drink Better Starts Now\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"318\"\u003eDriver: By \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Process\" href=\"https:\/\/mywinestop.com\/blogs\/vineyard-to-shelf-dispatch\/may-2026\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eProcess\u003c\/a\u003e [Pet Nat] | Crafted\u003cbr\u003eBest In: \u003ca title=\"Textured Rose Glass\" href=\"https:\/\/mywinestop.com\/products\/white-wine-glass-so\"\u003eTextured\u003c\/a\u003e Glass - \u003c\/strong\u003eEvery wine is shown in the glass we recommend for it. Hover over the image on desktop or tap the image on mobile to view the glass.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"318\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e❄️\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eServe well chilled.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"318\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"350\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTejo, Portugal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"337\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Castelão\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"637\" data-start=\"479\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA rare sparkling expression of Castelão from Portugal’s \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTejo regio \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e— made as a Pétillant Naturel and bottled with its natural lees.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"909\" data-start=\"644\"\u003eSourced from hillside vineyards at Quinta da Ribeirinha, set in a transitional zone between Atlantic and inland Portugal, the site combines warm days with notably cooler nights—preserving acidity and aromatic precision essential for sparkling wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"649\"\u003eHarvested by hand in early August, the grapes were picked specifically for sparkling production—capturing freshness and natural acidity at lower ripeness. Planted on clay-limestone soils, the vineyards naturally regulate water while adding tension, salinity, and structural freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"901\"\u003eFermentation began naturally with indigenous yeasts. Before completion, the wine was bottled unfiltered, allowing fermentation to finish in bottle—creating its sparkle and preserving fine lees for texture and energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003eRaw, lively, and unpolished in the best sense—this is sparkling wine driven by process, not formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"bmur9c\" data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003e* Wine Term: Pet Nat (Pétillant Naturel)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eA naturally sparkling wine bottled before primary fermentation is complete. The remaining sugars finish fermenting in bottle, creating carbonation without added yeast or sugar. Often unfiltered, with natural lees present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003eOnly about \u003cstrong data-end=\"302\" data-start=\"285\"\u003e3,000 bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e were made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"41hkrh\" data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003eWhy Try It?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003eBecause Castelão isn’t supposed to taste like this - picked early and reimagined as something lighter, more vibrant, and more saline than its classic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003eCloudy, pale pink, and alive in the glass. Wild strawberry, fresh red berries, and a subtle savory edge that keeps it sharp and refreshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003eThe mousse is soft, the lees add texture, and the whole wine feels energetic rather than polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003eThis is sparkling wine stripped back to its essentials—less about perfection, more about expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"k1e018\" data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1768\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1768\"\u003eWhy Buy It?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003eRare Pet Nat from 100% Castelão\u003cbr data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eIndigenous fermentation, bottled unfiltered\u003cbr data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003eLimited production 3,000 bottles\u003cbr data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003eFresh, early-harvest style from Tejo\u003cbr data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003eBright fruit with savory, textured depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003eA compelling bottle for those looking beyond the usual sparkling wines—toward something more precise, more alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1q89mtg\" data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003eCellar \u0026amp; Serving Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003eDrink now for maximum freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2239\"\u003eServe well chilled: 45–50°F \/ 7–10°C\u003cbr data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2147\"\u003eGently invert before opening to incorporate the lees, or pour carefully for a clearer glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2285\"\u003eAperitif, small plates, salads, light pasta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"13z8f5d\" data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2312\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2312\"\u003eWine Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2604\"\u003eRegion: Tejo, Portugal\u003cbr data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2338\"\u003eGrapes: 100% Castelão\u003cbr data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2362\"\u003eStyle: Pétillant Naturel Rosé\u003cbr data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2394\"\u003eBody: Medium-light\u003cbr data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2415\"\u003eAcidity: Fresh and lively\u003cbr data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2443\"\u003eAlcohol: 12%\u003cbr data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2454\"\u003eSugar: 1 g\/L (bone-dry)\u003cbr data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2463\"\u003eFarming: Sustainable \/ Integrated Viticulture\u003cbr data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2474\"\u003eProduction: 3,000 bottles\u003cbr data-start=\"2495\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003eFiltration: Unfiltered (contains fine lees)\u003cbr data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2544\"\u003eFermentation: Indigenous yeasts, bottled before completion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"iz484w\" data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2639\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2615\" data-end=\"2639\"\u003eA Short Note on Tejo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2860\"\u003eTejo, just northeast of Lisbon, has long been known for warm-climate wines. But in sites like Quinta da Ribeirinha, elevation, clay-limestone soils, and a subtle Atlantic influence shift the style—cooler nights, brighter acidity, and more precise wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2862\" data-end=\"2920\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2862\" data-end=\"2878\"\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/strong\u003e more freshness, more energy, less weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"65 Warning\" href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\/products\/alcoholic-beverages\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eProposition 65 Warning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"QdR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44528927703175,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/0336\/4743\/files\/Contracena-Rose-PET-NAT_52a1b721-e4f0-46d1-a72b-bfc8e06e9a73.jpg?v=1779818538","url":"https:\/\/mywinestop.com\/products\/contracena-petnat-rose","provider":"Wine Stop Wine Shops \u0026 Tasting Bars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}