Santa Julia La Mantis Organic Pétillant Naturel

Santa Julia is the organic arm of the Zuccardi family in Mendoza, and La Mantis is their pét-nat, made the old way: the wine goes into the bottle before fermentation finishes, so the last of the bubbles are trapped naturally. No added sugar, no added yeast, no disgorging. A crown cap instead of a cork.

Expect a hazy pale gold, a soft fizz rather than Champagne pressure, and flavours of green apple, pear, citrus peel and a bready, yeasty edge. Dry, light and refreshing at low alcohol. It’s meant to be a little cloudy; that’s the point.

Serve very cold, straight from the fridge, and don’t shake it. Brunch, empanadas, fried fish, a plate of cheese, or just a hot afternoon.