DOMINIO DE LAS ABEJAS
NEBBIOLO 750 ML
VALLE DE OJOS NEGROS • ENSENADA, B.C.
"A delicate and honest interpretation of Nebbiolo on Mexican soil: dried roses, tart cherry, and elegant tannins."
Quick Sheet
Dominio de las Abejas Nebbiolo is a dry red wine made from 100% Nebbiolo (Picotener clone) in the Valle de Ojos Negros, Baja California, with organic viticulture, native fermentation, and neutral oak. It is a Mexican Nebbiolo with dried roses, tart cherry, and fine tannins.
- Type: dry red, 750 ml, 13.5% to 13.8% ABV
- Origin: Valle de Ojos Negros, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
- Grape: 100% Nebbiolo (Picotener CVT 415 clone)
- Winemaking: native fermentation, neutral French oak, unfiltered
- Service: 16 °C to 18 °C, decant for 20 minutes
- Shipping and returns: free from $1,499 MXN; 90 days free
Piemontese Elegance in Ojos Negros
The Nebbiolo from Dominio de las Abejas is made by Mauricio Ruiz Cantú and Ricardo Michel with the Piedmontese Picotener clone (CVT 415) in the cool microclimate of the Valle de Ojos Negros. It is a dry wine, with delicate extraction, native fermentation, and aging in neutral oak, with dried rose petals, tart cherry, leather, and licorice. Compare it at La Cava Shop with free shipping from $1,499 MXN and discover more Nebbiolo grape wines and organic and biodynamic wines.
1. Technical Details
Winery: Dominio de las Abejas.
Region: Valle de Ojos Negros, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico.
Grape: 100% Nebbiolo (Picotener CVT 415 clone).
Sweetness: Dry.
Winemaking: Native fermentation, gentle maceration, neutral French oak, unfiltered.
Cultivation: Organic.
Alcohol: 13.5% to 13.8% ABV.
SKU: MX-DDA-NEBBIOLO-750ML
2. Tasting Notes
Appearance: Bright ruby red with garnet or brick hues, unfiltered.
Nose: Dried rose petals, tart cherry, bitter orange peel, damp clay, and licorice.
Palate: Structured and agile, with noble tannins, a silky texture, and a persistent, spicy finish.
3. Pairings and Occasions
Pairing: Tagliatelle with truffles, porcini risotto, ossobuco, lamb with rosemary, chiles en nogada, and cheeses such as Parmigiano or Gorgonzola. Check the wine guide for fatty cuts.
- Romantic dinner: an intimate atmosphere with haute cuisine.
- Special celebration: anniversaries and gala dinners.
- Grilled meat: ribeye, tomahawk, and bone marrow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where and who makes this Nebbiolo?
It is made by Dominio de las Abejas (Mauricio Ruiz Cantú and Ricardo Michel) in the Valle de Ojos Negros, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico.
Is it a dry, semi-dry, or sweet wine?
It is dry, with crisp acidity and an elegant tannic structure.
What grape is it made from?
100% Nebbiolo, from the Piedmontese Picotener clone (CVT 415), the same grape as Barolo and Barbaresco, in a cool microclimate.
At what temperature is it served?
Between 16 °C and 18 °C, decanted about 20 minutes before serving.
What is it paired with?
Pasta with truffles, porcini risotto, ossobuco, lamb with rosemary, chiles en nogada, marbled cuts, and aged cheeses such as Parmigiano or Gorgonzola.
Where to buy Mexican Nebbiolo wine?
At La Cava Shop, with free shipping from $1,499 MXN and 90 days for free returns.