Vinos Pijoan 2024 El Carbonico – Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico
Carbonic Maceration • Organic • Natural • Grenache Blend
The Vinos Pijoan 2024 El Carbonico is a vibrant, juicy, and natural red wine from Mexico’s most celebrated wine region—Valle de Guadalupe. Crafted using carbonic maceration and spontaneous co-fermentation, this wine delivers electric fruit, savory depth, and refreshing drinkability, representing the new wave of Baja winemaking.
This organically grown blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Tempranillo comes from 20-year-old vines rooted in clay, sand, and granite soils. Hand-harvested grapes undergo whole-cluster carbonic fermentation with native yeasts in stainless steel, preserving purity and freshness. The wine is unfined, unfiltered, and made with zero added SO₂, reflecting true minimal-intervention philosophy.
Led by winemaker Silvana Pijoan—classical dancer turned sommelier turned winemaker—Vinos Pijoan champions low-intervention methods, sustainability, and respect for regional heritage. Silvana’s wines embody a raw, expressive authenticity that feels both familiar and thrillingly unique.
Tasting Profile
Expect a bold and energetic profile:
- neon raspberry color
- tart blackberry and cherry caramel
- strawberry syrup & banana bubble gum
- beef jerky & mesquite BBQ notes
- salty-savory edge
- low tannin, medium body
- zippy fruit-forward freshness
Bright, chillable, and incredibly fun, this is a Baja red built for casual sipping, warm climates, and adventurous palates.
Why Carbonic Maceration Matters
Carbonic maceration produces wines that are:
- low tannin
- high fruit expression
- aromatic & vivid
- slightly saline
- playful & easy drinking
It’s the same technique used in Beaujolais Nouveau—bringing out crunchy red fruit and effervescence in flavor without actual bubbles.
Production Details
- Region: Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico
- Grapes: Grenache, Syrah, Tempranillo
- Farming: Certified organic
- Fermentation: Carbonic maceration, native yeasts
- Aging: Stainless steel
- Unfined & unfiltered
- No added sulfites
Vegan
Food Pairing Suggestions
- tacos al pastor
- carne asada & mesquite BBQ
- grilled veggies or mushrooms
- charcuterie
- street food
- spicy snacks
Serve slightly chilled for best results.
Why We Love It
Because it’s:
- organic
- natural
- zero-SO₂
- juicy & savory
- true to terroir
- Baja-born & Baja-made
-
insanely fun to drink
A must-have for natural wine lovers, carbonic fans, and curious explorers of Mexican wine.
