Bido Wines
NV BIDO Sparkling Brut, Loire Valley, France
Every dream has to begin somewhere. For Nneka Ihim — licensed attorney, entrepreneur, and the Black woman founder behind Bido Sparkling Wines — it began with a love of celebration, a reverence for the craft of sparkling wine, and the conviction that any moment can be the right one to begin something new. She named her brand “Bido” — the Igbo word for “begin” — and adorned the label with Nigeria’s national flower, the Yellow Trumpet: bold, beautiful, and unmistakable. A symbol that every new beginning deserves.
The BIDO Sparkling Brut is the blanc expression of that beginning — the white to the Brut Rosé’s red, and a wine of its own distinct personality. Made from 80% Airén and 20% Macabeo, two of Spain’s most graceful white varieties, and crafted in the heart of France’s Loire Valley using the Méthode Traditionnelle — the same labor-intensive, bottle-fermented method that defines traditional Champagne — the BIDO Brut delivers a luxurious tasting experience built on creaminess, elegance, and restraint. Smooth texture. Delicate, lingering aromas. A harmonious blend that captivates the senses without overwhelming them. Sweet in impression but dry in reality — mellow, rounded, and refined. At $26.99, it is one of the best-value traditional method sparkling whites you can pour.
Wine Details & Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes: Luxurious and creamy on the palate with a smooth texture and delicate, lingering aromas. Sweet in impression but balanced and mellow — a harmonious blend that captivates the senses. Fine, persistent bubbles with a refined, elegant finish that reflects both the Méthode Traditionnelle craftsmanship and the exceptional terroir behind the blend.
- Origin – Loire Valley, France (Méthode Traditionnelle; grapes sourced from Europe’s finest vineyards)
- Producer – Bido Wines; Black woman-owned; founded by Nneka Ihim — licensed attorney, entrepreneur, and passionate sparkling wine advocate; “Bido” means “begin” in Igbo; logo is Nigeria’s national flower, the Yellow Trumpet
- Blend – 80% Airén, 20% Macabeo
- Method – Méthode Traditionnelle (traditional Champagne method; bottle-fermented)
- Style – Brut sparkling white (dry; creamy; elegant; celebratory)
- ABV – 11.0%
Food Pairing
The creamy texture, delicate aromas, fine mousse, and elegant, mellow character of this Loire Valley Brut make it a naturally versatile companion for a wide range of celebratory and everyday dishes. Pairs beautifully with oysters, crab, and fresh seafood — the fine bubbles and bright acidity cut through brine and richness with ease. The creamy, rounded texture makes it a wonderful match for soft cheeses, brie, and camembert. Also excellent alongside light appetizers, smoked salmon, fruit and cheese boards, and anything fried where the bubbles provide balance and lift. A natural for Game Day entertaining, happy hour, gifting, and any occasion that deserves a pour as polished and celebratory as the woman who made it. Serve well-chilled at 40–45°F.
Occasion
This is your go-to traditional method sparkling white — the bottle for Game Day celebrations, happy hour, meaningful gifting, and any moment that calls for an elegant, food-friendly Brut from a Black woman-owned brand built on the belief that every dream begins somewhere. Pair it with the BIDO Brut Rosé for a complete Bido experience — two wines, one vision, one remarkable beginning.
About Bido Wines & Nneka Ihim
Bido Sparkling Wines was born from Nneka Ihim’s passion for sparkling wine and her deep love for celebrating the people around her. A licensed attorney and entrepreneur, Nneka adores the craft behind each bottle and revels in the vibrant flavors of grapes sourced from Europe’s finest vineyards. She named her brand “Bido” — the Igbo word for “begin” — as a declaration that any dream can begin at any moment, full of possibility. Adorning the Bido label is Nigeria’s national flower, the Yellow Trumpet — a symbol of bold beauty and new beginnings that reflects exactly who Nneka is and what she is building. Read Nneka’s full story here →
Shipping
Free shipping when you purchase 6 bottles or more. Mix and match across our full collection — and don’t forget to grab the BIDO Brut Rosé while you’re at it.