DOMINIO DE LAS ABEJAS ORANGE WINE
750 ML BOTTLE • VALLE DE OJOS NEGROS, MEXICO
VALLE DE OJOS NEGROS • ENSENADA, BAJA CALIFORNIA
"The cult orange wine from Valle de Ojos Negros by Dominio de las Abejas. A bold, minimal-intervention creation made with organic grapes macerated with their skins, offering a strictly dry profile, structured yet polished tannins, and enveloping aromas of mandarin, peach, fresh ginger, honey, and wildflowers."
Oenological Vanguard and Skin Maceration
The Dominio de las Abejas Orange Wine is created by Dominio de las Abejas (Mauricio Ruiz Cantú and Ricardo Michel), CCOF organic certified. A white blend (Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, French Colombard, Marsanne, Viognier) with skin maceration. It is a dry wine with notes of mandarin, peach, ginger, and beeswax, 12.5-13.0% ABV.
1. Technical Details
Winery / Producer: Dominio de las Abejas.
Region of Origin: Valle de Ojos Negros, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico.
Grape Varieties: Organic white blend (Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, French Colombard, Marsanne, Viognier).
Sweetness Classification: Dry.
Aging: Spontaneous fermentation with skins, aged on fine lees, unfined.
Alcohol Content: 12.5% - 13.0% ABV.
SKU / MPN: MX-DDA-NARANJA-750ML
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Bright golden orange with copper highlights, subtle natural opacity.
Nose: Ripe mandarin, nectarine, peach, Asian pear, ginger, orange blossom, and honey wax.
Palate: Structured and unctuous, juicy and saline acidity, light tannic grip, long finish.
3. Oenological Tasting Profile
4. Recommended Occasions and Pairing
Gourmet Pairing: Curry, Pad Thai, cochinita pibil, carnitas tacos, tuna tiradito, grilled octopus, and Comté or aged Gouda cheese.
Suggested Occasions:
- Summer: Terrace, beach, or pool.
- Family Meal: Asian or Mexican cuisine.
- Business: Cult organic Mexican wine.
- Special Celebration: Themed tastings.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the specific origin and winery of this wine?
It is crafted by Dominio de las Abejas in Valle de Ojos Negros, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico.
Is the Dominio de las Abejas Orange Wine dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
It has a strictly dry profile, with high unctuousness and saline texture.
How is this orange wine made?
By macerating organic white grapes with their skins during fermentation with native yeasts.
At what temperature is it recommended to be served?
Chilled, between 10°C and 12°C.
What are the best pairing options?
Curries, Asian food, cochinita pibil, carnitas, grilled seafood, and aged cheeses.