Matthias Warnung, Benzzin Rosé (NV)

Matthias Warnung farms 10 hectares of vines in the Kamptal region of Austria. He took over the operation of the winery from his father in 2010, after spending time working with various other winemakers, most notably the famed South African natural winemaker behind Testalonga, Craig Hawkins. He ferments all the wines spontaneously and uses little to no sulfur. 

Varieties: Grüner Veltliner, Blauer Zweigelt, Blauer Portugieser

Vinification Method: The grapes are hand-harvested and whole-bunch pressed. The wine spontaneously ferments on indigenous yeasts, then ages in a stainless steel tank for 11 months. Unfined and unfiltered, with a small amount of sulfur added after secondary fermentation.