Barbichette: Crafting Natural Wine in the Finger Lakes

Born from a passion for showcasing the vibrant potential of New York's local fruit, Barbichette is a Brooklyn-based natural wine producer founded by the dynamic duo, ( Now moved to the Finger Lakes , César Vega and Louisiane Remy. Their journey began as an experimental endeavor to craft wines for friends and family, and it has since blossomed into a commitment to celebrate the Finger Lakes' exceptional terroir.

At Barbichette, their philosophy is simple yet profound: less is more. They believe in letting the fruit speak for itself, employing meticulous, manual methods with absolutely no added sulfites, yeasts, chemical additives, fining, or filtering. This hands-on approach, rooted in the same precision and consistency that defined César's acclaimed Café Integral, ensures that every bottle reflects the purest expression of the grape.

Barbichette's wines are a harmonious blend of their individual sensibilities. Louisiane, with her background in art and fashion design, brings an appreciation for quality and elegant simplicity, while César's unwavering dedication to technique and precision, honed through his coffee ventures, guarantees a consistently exceptional product.

Since their inaugural pét-nat in 2019, crafted from Seneca Lake grapes, they have expanded their repertoire to include a diverse range of cuvées. They exclusively source their grapes from organic and sustainably farmed vineyards, primarily nestled around Seneca Lake. From their fruit-forward "¡Claro Que Sí!" Pét-Nat to the aromatic and mesmerizing "Chette Baker Orange Wine", each bottle tells a story of careful stewardship and natural beauty.

Barbichette wines are a testament to their dedication to honest, delicious, and authentically New York wine, making a significant mark on the city's burgeoning natural wine scene.

Five bottles of wine with artistic labels on a table, with additional bottles and white buckets in the background.

- Barbichette Official Website: While primarily for information, their site may link to US online retailers or provide direct shipping options within the US.
  - https://www.barbichette.wine/
- Thirst Merchants (US-based, ships across the US): A prominent online natural wine retailer that frequently stocks Barbichette wines.
  - https://thirstmerchants.com/collections/barbichette-wines
- MYSA Natural Wine (US-based, ships across the US): Another well-known online natural wine store.
  - Search for "Barbichette Wines" on their website.
- Wine-Searcher.com: This is an excellent global tool to locate specific wines and see which retailers worldwide (excluding Switzerland, as per your request) have them in stock. Search for "Barbichette Wines" + the specific wine name (e.g., "Le Blanc," "Claro Que Sí!", "Oui Non," "Tête Bêche").
Notable Retailers/Distributors by Region (Excluding Switzerland):
United States (Primary Market):
- Terrestrial Wine Co. (New York Distributor): They are a key distributor for Barbichette in their home market.
  - https://www.terrestrialwine.com/barbichette (Check their site for retailers they supply in NY).
- Southern California (Various Distributors): Barbichette lists numerous distributors across Southern CA, including Coast Beverage, Straub Distributing Co., Triangle Distributing Co., Beauchamp Distributing Co., Classic Distributing Co., Co Hop Beverage Co., and Heimark Distributing.
  - See their distributor list: https://porchpounderwine.com/distribution/ (While this link is for "Porch Pounder", it lists Barbichette's distributors).