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Vadum Caesaris Pet Nat 2019

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Tasting notes

This four-grape pet nat from Avio delivers genuine alpine freshness: green apple, lemon peel, and a saline mineral edge that comes directly from the calcareous-dolomitic soils of the Vallagarina. The ancestral method keeps the bubbles soft and the finish dry, making it one of the more food-friendly pet nats in the category.

BodyFruitTanninAcidity
Granny Smith AppleLemon PeelWhite PeachBrioche
  • Style: Dry sparkling white; hazy pale straw; green apple, lemon peel, peach, light brioche; 12% ABV
  • Grapes & Terroir: Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling; certified organic; calcareous-dolomitic soils; Avio, Vallagarina, ~260-300m elevation
  • Winemaking: Hand-harvested; soft press; indigenous yeast fermentation in stainless steel; ancestral method (refermented in bottle with grape must); no added SO2 noted
  • Serving: Serve at 44-48F; no decanting; open carefully and pour gently to manage sediment
  • Pairing: Fried fish, raw shellfish, grilled calamari, fresh cheese, vegetable antipasti
  • Similar To: For fans of col fondo Prosecco, Txakoli, or lean Loire pet nats who want alpine mineral character

Vadum Caesaris Pet Nat is a pétillant naturel from Vallarom, a certified organic farm in Avio, southern Trentino. The blend of Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Riesling is grown on calcareous-dolomitic soils in the Vallagarina IGT zone, where the Adige Valley runs between Monte Baldo and the Lessinia mountains. Vineyards sit at roughly 260 to 300 meters elevation and benefit from the daily Ora del Garda winds, which pull warm air from Lake Garda northward and moderate the alpine climate.

Grapes are hand-harvested and soft-pressed, then fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel at controlled temperature. After approximately six months in tank, the wine is bottled with a small addition of unfermented grape must and completes its fermentation in bottle using the ancestral method, trapping carbon dioxide for natural effervescence. No selected yeasts, enzymes, or malolactic bacteria are used. Sulfur dioxide additions are minimal.

The result is a lively, hazy sparkling white with fine, gentle bubbles. On the nose: green apple, lemon peel, peach, and a hint of brioche from the lees contact. The palate is dry, crisp, and saline, with bright acidity and a clean, refreshing finish. Serve well-chilled directly from the bottle; no decanting needed.

Pour alongside fried fish, grilled calamari, or raw shellfish where the wine's high acidity and saline finish act as a natural foil to fat and brine. It also works well with fresh cheeses, vegetable antipasti, and light pasta dishes with herbs. Serve at 44 to 48 degrees Fahrenheit.

Wine details

Dry/Sweet:, Dry
Wine Type:, Sparkling Wine
Wine Style:, Sparkling
Grapes:, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling
Farming:, Organic
Vintage:, 2019
Alcohol:, 12%
Country:, Italy
Region:, Trentino
Appellation:, Vallagarina IGT
Bottle Size:, 750ml
Sugar Level:, Zero Added Sugar

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Producer profile

Vallarom

The Scienza family has farmed in Vallagarina since 1962, now in its third generation. Filippo Scienza and his wife Barbara took over the estate in 1998 from Filippo's grandparents. Upon taking the helm, Filippo immediately eliminated chemical herbicides and began transitioning away from all synthetic inputs, replacing them with copper and sulfur for phytosanitary defense. By 2004 the estate used only copper and sulfur, and Vallarom received official organic certification in 2011. The winery is also ICEA certified and BioVegan certified.

Vallarom manages approximately 7 hectares of vineyards in Avio, farmed using the traditional Trentino pergola training system. Cover cropping, organic fertilization, and green manure techniques are used to maintain soil balance. Pest control relies on pheromone confusion traps rather than pesticides. Between the vineyard blocks, uncultivated strips are left unmanaged to support local animal habitats.

In the cellar, Filippo uses only indigenous yeasts and has progressively eliminated selected yeasts, enzymes, and malolactic bacteria except in unusual vintages. Sulfur dioxide is added only when considered strictly necessary and in very small amounts. The Vadum Caesaris Pet Nat is made by the ancestral method: fermentation begins in stainless steel, the wine is bottled with a dose of unfermented grape must after approximately six months, and fermentation completes in bottle without any additives.

Wine region

Trentino, Italy

Vallagarina is an IGT zone in southern Trentino covering the lower Adige Valley between Monte Baldo to the west and the Lessinia mountains to the east. The valley funnels the daily Ora del Garda winds northward from Lake Garda, moderating temperatures and reducing disease pressure in the vineyards. Diurnal temperature swings are pronounced, which preserves acidity in white varieties even in warm summers. Vallarom's vineyards in Avio sit at approximately 260 to 300 meters above sea level on calcareous-dolomitic soils with good drainage.

Trentino as a whole holds over 10,000 hectares of vineyards and carries five DOC designations, including Trentino DOC and Trento DOC, alongside two IGT categories: Vigneti delle Dolomiti and Vallagarina. Vallagarina IGT, introduced in 1995, allows for red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines in both varietal and blended styles from the full range of varieties authorized in the province of Trento. The zone is also notable for Marzemino, the indigenous red grown along the Vallagarina gorge.

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