BB 2022

At a Glance

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.

Chardonnay Vertikal NV

At a Glance

Why We Love It

We love Chardonnay Vertikal because it shows what happens when time becomes part of the blend. Chardonnay gains depth, texture and savoury complexity while keeping the energy that defines Osička's wines.

Description

Chardonnay Vertikal is a multi-vintage Chardonnay that brings together several harvests into one layered cuvee. It is clean and elegant while being full of vibrant energy and character. Oak ageing gives subtle woody and toasty notes alongside honeycomb, pastry and a salty mineral edge reminiscent of Chablis. The palate is balanced, gently oily, bright and expressive.

Technical Details

Origin
Velké Bílovice, Moravia.

Harvest
Hand harvested.

Vinification
Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts.

Ageing
Multiple Chardonnay vintages matured before blending, with oak and lees ageing.

Cellar Work
No clarification, no fining and no filtration.

Tasting Notes

Appearance
Golden yellow.

Nose
Citrus, apple, honeycomb, pastry and gentle toast.

Palate
Textured and mineral with fresh acidity, savoury depth and a long finish.

Food Pairing

·       Fish

·       Poultry

·       Spicy food

·       Pork

·       Creamy dishes

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

·       100% Chardonnay

·       Moravia (Velké Bílovice), Czech Republic

·       Native yeast fermentation

·       Unfined, unfiltered

Our Take

A Chardonnay for people who love time, texture and detail. Complex without being heavy, and one of the most distinctive whites in the portfolio.