At a Glance Producer Jaroslav Osička Country Czech Republic Region Moravia (Velké Bílovice) Vintage 2022 Grapes Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir Style White Alcohol 14% Farming Hand harvested Winemaking Native yeast fermentation Cellar Work Unfined, unfiltered Why We Love It We love BB because it perfectly captures what makes Jaroslav Osička one of the most important voices in Moravian natural wine. Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir come together in a wine that feels Burgundian in ambition yet unmistakably Moravian in energy. Description BB combines Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir into one of Moravia's most distinctive white wines. The nose opens with citrus zest, grapefruit, pear and gentle white floral notes, with a subtle earthy mineral edge. On the palate it is rich and layered, with creamy texture, fresh acidity and flavours of citrus peel, light stone fruit, toast and vanilla carrying through a long elegant finish. Technical Details OriginVelké Bílovice, Moravia. HarvestHand harvested. VinificationDestemmed and pressed, with spontaneous fermentation using indigenous yeasts. AgeingAged on fine lees in large oak barrels. Cellar WorkNo fining and no filtration. Tasting Notes AppearanceBright golden yellow. NoseCitrus zest, grapefruit, pear, elderflower and subtle toast. PalateLayered and creamy with fresh acidity, mineral depth and a long elegant finish. Food Pairing · Roast chicken · Fish · Creamy dishes · Pork · Mature cheeses About the Producer Jaroslav Osička is one of the pioneers of natural wine in Central Europe and among the first winemakers to embrace natural winemaking in the Czech Republic after independence. Long before natural wine became fashionable, he was farming and vinifying with minimal intervention, helping shape what would become the Moravian natural wine movement. Today his wines remain benchmarks for the region, combining precision, balance and a profound sense of place. For Wine Geeks · Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir · Moravia (Velké Bílovice), Czech Republic · Native yeast fermentation · Unfined, unfiltered Our Take This is the bottle we open when someone says natural wine cannot be elegant. BB is complex, polished and deeply drinkable.
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