Markus Altenburger

Puntini 2016

It's a pet nat party! Totally unfined and unfiltered, this fizzy rosé is about as hazy as they come – a wine for anyone looking for something a little different and a lot of fun. 

NB - make sure you have this bottle suuuper cold before opening, and open it gently and slowly, as it can be a little volcanic (and it would be a crying shame to lose any of it on opening!)

 

DETAILS ABOUT THE WINE:

Winemaker: Markus Altenburger

Farming: Organic

Region: Burgenland, Austria

Vintage: 2016

Grapes: Blaufränkisch

Colour: Sparkling Rosé

ABV: 11.5%

Size: 750 mL

£24.00

Behind the Bottle

Markus Altenburger

In 2006, Markus took over the family winery in Jois, and to this day solely focuses on the varieties that best express this unique terroir. His approach in the vineyards and cellar has shown a 180-degree change over the last 15 years, and today all of his vineyards are certified organic, now gearing towards biodynamic certification in the coming year. Blaufränkisch, undoubtedly Austria's highest quality red terroir grape stands at the centre of Markus Altenburger's work ...