BB 2022
BB 2022
At a Glance
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Producer |
Jaroslav Osička |
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Country |
Czech Republic |
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Region |
Moravia (Velké Bílovice) |
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Vintage |
2022 |
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Grapes |
Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir |
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Style |
White |
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Alcohol |
14% |
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Farming |
Hand harvested |
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Winemaking |
Native yeast fermentation |
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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
Origin
Velké Bílovice, Moravia.
Harvest
Hand harvested.
Vinification
Destemmed and pressed, with spontaneous fermentation using indigenous yeasts.
Ageing
Aged on fine lees in large oak barrels.
Cellar Work
No fining and no filtration.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Bright golden yellow.
Nose
Citrus zest, grapefruit, pear, elderflower and subtle toast.
Palate
Layered 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.