El Bajio Valle de Bernal Brut Sparkling NV (Mexico)

Description

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Rated 93
A collaboration between Freixenet de Mexico and La Competencia Imports, this U.S.-exclusive sparkler is Cava-inspired and crafted in the traditional method – the same process used in Champagne – in which the secondary fermentation occurs in the bottle. Made from 50% Macabeo, 40% Xarel-lo, and 10% Ugni Blanc, it celebrates classic Spanish varieties while honoring their place in Mexico’s winemaking heritage. In the glass, it glows straw-yellow with a fine, persistent mousse. Aromas of Meyer lemon blossom, jasmine, and ripe pear mingle with a delicate hint of brioche, leading to a fresh, dry palate layered with green apple, white flowers, and bright acidity that carries through to a long, elegant finish.

El Bajio Valle de Bernal Brut Sparkling NV – Mexico

Mexican sparkle with Spanish soul. The El Bajio Brut NV is a traditional-method sparkling wine crafted in Queretaro’s Valle de Bernal by Freixenet Mexico in collaboration with La Competencia Imports. Made from classic Cava grapes – Macabeo, Xarel-lo, and Ugni Blanc – this vibrant sparkler undergoes secondary fermentation in bottle and ages 18-24 months on lees, delivering elegance, minerality, and a persistent mousse.

• Style: Brut Sparkling Wine
• Region: Valle de Bernal, Queretaro, Mexico
• Grapes: 50% Macabeo, 40% Xarel-lo, 10% Ugni Blanc
• Method: Traditional (Champagne-style) with 18-24 months lees aging
• ABV: 11.5%
• Dosage: 5.3 g/L
• Producer: Freixenet Mexico / El Bajio
• Winemaker: Lluis Raventos Llopart

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Meyer lemon blossom, jasmine, ripe pear, and brioche.
Palate: Dry and fresh with green apple, white flowers, and bright acidity.
Finish: Long, elegant, and mineral-driven with a fine mousse.

Why You’ll Love It

• Crafted in the traditional Champagne method with extended lees aging
• Made from classic Spanish varietals grown in Mexico’s high-altitude terroir
• Elegant, food-friendly, and sustainably produced
• 93-point rated and exclusive to the U.S. market

El Bajio Brut NV is a standout sparkling wine that blends Spanish tradition with Mexican innovation – perfect for celebrations, seafood, or sipping under the sun.