2020 Andreas Gsellmann 'OMG' Pet-Nat Rose

Region: Neusiedlersee < Burgenland < AustriaGrapes: St. LaurentVineyard/Cellar Stats: Organic/biodynamic farming (Demeter); sandy loam soils with rocky topsoil; 2 hours skin contact then pressed off; spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel and used barrels with no temperature control, then 4 months in stainless steel sur lie before being bottled for their final fermentation under crown cap without being disgorged and with no added SO2; zero-zero; 11.5% ABVWinemaker: Andreas GsellmannIn the far east of Austria, Andreas Gsellmann’s winery skirts the edge of Neusiedlersee: the largest lake in central Europe. The lake has a unique microclimate, retaining warmth which it slowly releases throughout the night with a moderating effect on the surrounding vineyards. Expansive reedbeds along the shoreline provide an essential resting spot for migratory birds. Andreas was fascinated by biodynamic farming early in his career and seeks to be part of a sustainable circle; observing, appreci