Terra Madi NV Blanc de Noirs Metodo Tradicional, Queretaro

Item Number: 22290

UPC: 7-501067539609

Country: Mexico
Region: Queretaro
Sub Region: Valle de Bernal
Appellation/AVA: Valle de Bernal
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Grape(s): 40% Chardonnay / 60% Pinot Noir
Type: Wine - Sparkling
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 11.5
Residual Sugar(g/L): 4.9 g/L
pH: 3.3

Method: Champagne method
Dosage: 16 g/L
Aging: 18 monts sur lies in the cellar

Tasting Notes: Transparent, clear and bright sparkling wine with a straw yellow hue and greenish flashes. Persistent medium-sized trail of fine beads that form a lavish mousse on the wine surface. Elegant and fairly expressive; fruit-driven, with highlights of pears, green apples and citrus. Dry and fresh with an ample attack; highlights of lees during the aftertaste; elegant “perlage” with a medium attack.

Terroir Notes: At approximately 2,000 meters (6,500 feet) above sea level, Querétaro is one of the highest wine regions in the world. This extreme elevation yields grapes with thick skins and vibrant acidity. The region has a semi-arid, semi-desert climate, with winter and spring marking the dry season. Trickle irrigation is used to support vine growth and reduce stress.

Spring weather can be particularly volatile. Warm air currents combined with moist Atlantic winds create ideal conditions for cloud formation and hail. Hail-resistant mesh has been installed to protect the vines, which also serves as a barrier against birds, rodents, and insects.

The soils here are primarily clay with tepetate—a calcareous volcanic hardpan. When fractured during vineyard preparation, this tepetate allows vine roots to penetrate as deep as 3 to 4 meters. This deep rooting enhances nutrient uptake, improves vine resilience, and ultimately contributes to the structure and character of the wines. The diversity of soil and microclimate allows for a broad range of grape varieties to thrive.