Broc Cellars 'Aqua Vino' Sparkling Valdiguie, California

Brightness leads the way as 2024 Broc Cellars ‘Aqua Vino’ Sparkling Valdiguié bursts from the glass with playful energy, lightness, and a sense of joyful experimentation. Born from a desire to create something refreshing and shareable, this gently sparkling wine blurs the line between hydration and celebration, delivering pure drink-now pleasure.

Product Details:

• Winemaker/ Owner: Chris Brockway
• Grapes: Valdiguié
• Alcohol: 9%
• Style: Sparkling
• Ingredients: Valdiguié grapes, Berkeley water
• Fermentation: Native fermentation
• Production Method:
  Short maceration; juice pressed for rosé, skins rehydrated with water and macerated for three days; fermented one week, then transferred to pressurized tanks to finish fermentation while slightly sweet
• Blend Component: Finished with Broc Cellars Nouveau wine
• Water Source: Berkeley water (Sierra snowmelt from the Mokelumne River watershed; approx. 25%)

Sensory Description:

Fresh and buoyant, the wine opens with lifted red fruit notes and a subtle herbal snap characteristic of Valdiguié. On the palate, bright acidity and gentle bubbles carry flavors of tart berry, watermelon rind, and a whisper of citrus peel. The texture is light and crisp, finishing clean and invigorating, with a refreshing snap that encourages another sip.

Winemaker's Background:

Founded in Berkeley in 2002 by Chris Brockway, Broc Cellars has long championed fresh, approachable wines made with organically grown grapes and native fermentations. Dissatisfied with the high-alcohol, heavy-handed California wines of the early 2000s, Chris set out to craft wines that lift rather than weigh down. Influenced by natural wine philosophy, Bay Area food culture, and a deep respect for farming, Broc Cellars works with organic vineyards across California and, since 2023, stewards its own Fox Hill Vineyard in Mendocino. Every wine reflects a commitment to minimal intervention, balance, and drinkability.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve well chilled to highlight its freshness and sparkle. This is an ideal match for anything off the grill, burgers, seasonal vegetables, or sausages, and shines alongside a hearty cheese plate. Equally at home at a picnic or backyard gathering, it’s designed to brighten dishes and moments alike.

Light, inventive, and irresistibly easy to drink, 2024 Broc Cellars ‘Aqua Vino’ Sparkling Valdiguié delivers a new kind of refreshment, bubbly, lower in alcohol, and made for sharing without overthinking.