La Santa is a natural wine from Bichi, a pioneering winery in Baja California focused on minimal-intervention winemaking from old dry-farmed vineyards. The 2022 vintage is made from centenarian, own-rooted Rosa del Perú (also known as Moscatel Negro) vines grown at high elevation in Tecate. Grapes are hand-harvested, destemmed and fermented on native yeasts with about 45 days of maceration in concrete tinajas, then aged partly in stainless steel and older barrels before bottling unfined and unfiltered with minimal sulfur. The result is a lively, juicy red with bright acidity and delicate floral and red-fruit notes — a vin de soif style that is refreshing and food-friendly.
La Santa is a natural wine from Bichi, a pioneering winery in Baja California focused on minimal-intervention winemaking from old dry-farmed vineyards. The 2022 vintage is made from centenarian, own-rooted Rosa del Perú (also known as Moscatel Negro) vines grown at high elevation in Tecate. Grapes are hand-harvested, destemmed and fermented on native yeasts with about 45 days of maceration in concrete tinajas, then aged partly in stainless steel and older barrels before bottling unfined and unfiltered with minimal sulfur. The result is a lively, juicy red with bright acidity and delicate floral and red-fruit notes — a vin de soif style that is refreshing and food-friendly.
What is natural wine?
Natural wine is wine made with minimal intervention from the winemaker, using organically or biodynamically grown grapes and without the addition of chemicals or additives such as sulfites. The result is a wine that is unique, expressive, and often has a more complex and nuanced flavor profile than conventional wines. Natural wine is also often associated with sustainable and ethical farming practices, making it a popular choice for those interested in environmentally friendly and socially responsible products.