Dominio de las Abejas Nebbiolo, Ojos Negros, Mexico

Lifted aromatics of rose, red cherry, and wild herbs emerge with clarity, underscored by a fine mineral edge and restrained intensity. 2024 Dominio de las Abejas 'Nebbiolo' captures the paradox at the heart of the varietal, delivering delicacy in color and texture alongside firm structure and depth. Born from a forward-thinking estate designed for resilience and purity, this wine reflects a philosophy rooted in natural expression and precision without intervention.

Product Details:

• Winemaker & Owner: Mauricio Ruiz
  
• Varietal: 100% Nebbiolo
  
• Clone: Picotener CVT 415
  
• ABV: 13.5%
  
• Farming Practices: Organic, sustainable
  
• Certification: CCOF organic certified
  
• Vineyard: Estate vines planted in 2015
  
• Elevation: 2200 ft
  
• Soils: Sandy calcareous soils and red clay with high organic content
  
• Harvest: Hand-harvested October 15, night picking
  
• Fermentation: 14 days with native yeast at low temperatures
  
• Aging: 8 to 9 months in a concrete egg on fine lees
  
• Filtration: Unfiltered, unfined
  
• Sulfites: 50 ppm
  
• Production: 345 cases

Sensory Description:

The 2024 vintage shows heightened energy and definition, with every element dialed upward in intensity and precision. Aromatically, it opens with red cherry, cranberry, and dried rose petals, accented by subtle herbal and earthy tones. On the palate, the wine is light in color yet structured, with fine-grained tannins that provide grip without weight. Bright acidity drives the profile, enhancing its lifted fruit and mineral core. The gentle extraction and aging in concrete preserve purity and transparency, allowing the varietal’s signature tension and elegance to take center stage. The finish is clean, structured, and persistent, balancing delicacy with a firm architectural backbone true to Nebbiolo’s character.

Producer’s Background:

Founded in 2015 by Mauricio Ruiz and his family, Dominio de las Abejas is a concept-driven estate established with a long-term vision for climate resilience and site expression. The vineyard, planted on land once defined by a historic marsh, benefits from uniquely rich soils with elevated organic content. Certified organic and farmed sustainably, the estate operates under a strict natural winemaking philosophy, utilizing ambient yeast fermentation, no additives or corrections, and minimal sulfites at bottling. Mauricio Ruiz, an internationally experienced winemaker with projects spanning Australia, Spain, and beyond, brings a global perspective to a deeply site-specific endeavor.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve at 14 to 16°C in a Burgundy glass to emphasize aromatic nuance and structural detail. Ideal with mushroom dishes, truffle preparations, braised meats, or aged cheeses, it also complements tomato-based dishes and herb-forward cuisine. Decant briefly to allow the wine’s aromatics and structure to fully open.