Zientje

Unique sparkling white wine with fine bubbles.

• Colour: bright, straw yellow
• On the nose: open, pure and aromatic with exotic fruit and floral touches
• On the palate: refreshing, juicy fruit with a low alcohol percentage and a touch of residual sugar
   

Méthode Traditionnelle, 24 months ‘sur lattes’ and 17,5g/l residual sugar

Soil: sand-loam mixed with Diestian sand, ironstone, flint stones and gravel. Underneath this, well-drained layers of Ledian and Paniselian sand.

Climate: cool temperate climate influenced by the North Sea

Sustainable viticulture: defoliation, green harvest, 10 km of indigenous hedges and sowing flower seeds to attract natural predators, sowing grass to prevent erosion, using compost
 

Minimising the ecological footprint (Certificate Carbon Footprint by Ecolife in Leuven)

• Solar panels
• Use of rainwater
• Wine boxes of recycled cardboard
• Use of light wine bottles
• Well-insulated buildings
• Shreading and reuse of pruned branches 
• Combination of several actions in the vineyard to minimise diesel consumption
   

Perfect as an aperitif and good base for cocktails. Pairs well with blue cheese, or a dessert or fruit buffet. Serving temperature: 8° C.

Glass filled with ice cubes
40 ml Zientje
40 ml Cocchi Americano
40 ml Ginger Ale
Grapefruit zest
 

• Silver Medal - International Cider Challenge '21