Product Description: Baco Baco is our Piquette made from 100% Baco Noir skins — bottle-fermented, lightly effervescent, with cherry-leather aromas and a dense purple colour. 7.6% ABV.

Tasting Notes: Enticing aromas of cherry and leather make this an intriguing addition to our Piquette lineup. Crisp, bubbly finish, dense purple colour, refreshingly low alcohol.

Winemaker's Notes: Our Baco Baco Piquette is a bottle-fermented gem, similar to a pet-nat, produced from 100% Baco Noir skins. By incorporating our hard, saline well water into the production process, we've created a truly unique and captivating palate that sets this Piquette apart.

Method of Production: Piquette is an age-old winemaking method originating in ancient Rome, where farmers and vineyard workers utilized leftover grape pomace. The pomace is re-fermented with water and sugar, resulting in a lightly effervescent wine with lower alcohol content and a distinctive taste. Because Piquette is made from pressed-grape pomace rather than juice, it is not eligible for VQA designation. Our Baco Baco is crafted using this traditional technique, with a focus on the Baco Noir grape variety and the innovative use of our saline well water.

Technical Details:

• Variety: 100% Baco Noir (skins)
• Style: Piquette (Non-VQA)
• Alcohol: 7.6%
• Residual Sugar: 3 g/L
• Free SO2: 1 mg/L

Food Pairing Suggestions:

• Grilled shrimp or fish tacos with fresh salsa
• Caprese salad with ripe tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella
• Summer quinoa salad with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and feta
• Watermelon-feta-mint salad and prosciutto-wrapped melon

Serving Suggestions: Best served chilled at 7–11°C in a tulip-shaped glass or flute to preserve the bubbles. Open carefully — bottle-fermented Piquettes can be lively.

Frequently Asked Questions

How should I serve Baco Baco?

Cold, 7–11°C. A tulip-shaped wine glass or flute helps preserve the bubbles. Open carefully — bottle-fermented Piquettes can be lively on opening.

What food pairs well with Baco Baco?

Grilled shrimp tacos, caprese salad, quinoa salads, watermelon-feta-mint, prosciutto-wrapped melon — patio food and bright summer flavours.

What is Piquette? Is this vegan?

Piquette is an ancient winemaking method — re-ferment leftover grape pomace with water and sugar. Light, low alcohol, naturally sparkling. Ours uses 100% Baco Noir skins and our saline well water. 7.6% ABV. Vegan. Because Piquette is made from pomace rather than juice it is not eligible for VQA classification.

How long will Baco Baco keep after opening?

Best to drink in one sitting. A sparkling-wine stopper buys you a day; otherwise the bubbles fade.

Where can I buy Baco Baco?

Direct at the winery, online (Ontario only), or at select restaurants.