What is a natural wine?

The philosophy behind the glass

A natural wine is a wine produced with minimal intervention: grapes grown without pesticides, winemaking without chemical additives, bottling with little or no added sulfur. The result is a living wine, which can be slightly cloudy, can evolve in the bottle, and is unique to each vintage.

A natural wine is not perfect in the industrial sense. But it is authentic. And authenticity is exactly what we look for at Carrera Café.

Our selection

Private import, regularly renewed

The wine list at Carrera Café is built in collaboration with private importers who share our philosophy: quality, identified origin, fair prices. The wines change regularly according to arrivals, making each visit slightly different.

Current white wines

Fresh, mineral, lively

Our favorite natural white wines are lively, mineral, often slightly oxidative. They have character without being aggressive, complexity without being closed off. They pair perfectly with our cheese boards.

Current red wines

Light, fruity, drinkable

The natural red wines we select are generally low in alcohol, low in tannins, and favor fruit over structure. These are wines for immediate enjoyment, perfect with Charlevoix charcuterie or simply among friends.

Natural wine and board pairing

The winning combination

Natural wine and a board of local products is an obvious combination. Both share the same philosophy: identified origin, craftsmanship, authenticity. They respect each other on the plate and in the glass.