Bichi "Pet Mex" Rosé Pét-Nat 2023

Bichi "Pet Mex" Pét-Nat 2023 is a Mexican natural sparkling rose. Both fresh and vibrant, this cloudy, salmon-colored pét-nat with subtle aromas of bread and grapefruit is refreshing, juicy and fruity with fine bubbles and notes of strawberry, watermelon, grapefruit and guava.

Pet Mex is 50% Dolcetto and 50% Lambrusco from the 85-year-old, dry-farmed and own-rooted San Antonio de las Minas vineyard in Ensenada, situated 300 meters above sea level and rooted in sandy soils. The grapes were hand-harvested, de-stemmed, and pressed after a few hours on the skins. Fermented with wild yeasts in stainless steel tanks, the wine was bottled early to finish fermentation under crown cap, following the ancestral method to make a petillant naturel wine. No filtration or added sulfur dioxide is employed, adhering to Bichi's minimal-intervention philosophy.

Bichi, established in 2014 by brothers Noel and Jair Téllez, is a pioneering natural wine producer in Tecate, Baja California, Mexico. The name "Bichi," meaning "naked" in the Sonoran Yaqui dialect, reflects their commitment to minimal-intervention winemaking.

The Téllez family focuses on reviving old, dry-farmed vineyards, some over a century old, cultivating indigenous and lesser-known grape varieties. Bichi's approach emphasizes organic and biodynamic farming practices, spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts and aging in neutral vessels, avoiding filtration and fining to preserve the wine's authentic expression.

Bichi's distinctive labels, featuring whimsical illustrations of luchadores (Mexican wrestlers), capture the brand's playful spirit and cultural roots. Bichi's wines have garnered international acclaim for their vibrant character and unique representation of Mexican terroir, positioning them as a leading force in the country's natural wine movement.