Pivnica Cajkov, Rustical, 2022 celebration 2023 and gentian—emerge on the palate

and gentian—emerge on the palate

and refined

grown on clay and limestone and bottled with zero dosage

this is Long Island Chardonnay at its freshest—pure

and bottled unfiltered—hallmarks of Sottimano’s detailed

Pivnica Cajkov, Rustical, 2022 celebration 2023 and gentian—emerge on the palateGrown on the volcanic slopes of the tiavnica Mountains in Slovakia, Rustical is a skin fermented white that defies easy categories. Its made by Pivnica ajkov, a small family run winery known for reviving local grapes and ancient techniques with a natural, hands off approach. No additives, no filtrationjust time on the skins, native yeast, and a deep connection to place. The 2022 vintage is based on Pinot Gris and local varieties like Peseck Lenka,