Today we will talk about a Russian tradition settled in México… Bibayoff !

If you have the chance to visit Ensenada, you cant leave without visiting the vineyards of Bibayoff, a 35 Hectares vineyards of Chenin Blanc, Colombard, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo and Moscatel. Only 15 are used to make 800 bottles per year of their artisan wines, hand picked, carefully taken care of and hand labeled. The rest is sold to provide to other wineries or to new wine projects.

Mr. David Bibayoff is a descendant of the founders of the first Russian colony in México, established in Ensenada in 1906. This families started to produce their own wines in the 30´s, many years later he and his sons keep the family tradition alive but with modern vinification techniques.

Wonderful, fun, warm, friendly hosts; Mr. Bibayoff and his family welcome you in a beautiful farm, that has a small museum of Russian traditions, a tasting room and the experience of watching how their wines are hand labeled.

Surrounded by beautiful fruit trees and endless lines of vines, “Toros Pintos” farm is a place where many of the producers, enologists and friends from the valley get together to exchange experiences and laughs around a bottle of good wine (or more!), hosted by the friendly personality of the owner, Mr. David Bibayoff.

Oh and if you go visit this winery, don’t forget to buy a bottle of his wonderful Moscatel, unique in México!

Wonderful, fun, warm, friendly hosts; Mr. Bibayoff and his family welcome you in a beautiful farm, that has a small museum of Russian traditions, a tasting room and the experience of watching how their wines are hand labeled.

Some of their wines are::

Moscatel

100% Moscatel grapes, a yellow golden color with bronze touch, in the nose you´ll get dry fruits with a light species end, in the mouth the taste is sweet, balanced with dry fruits tastes. Pair it with Brie cheese and fruit pies.

Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
100% Cabernet Sauvignon, Violet Reddish with brick colours, in the nose you will get the aromas of blackbarries, prunes, tobacco and woods and species. In mouth you´ll get a very structured wine with ripped tannins, dry fruits with a medium but nice end. Pair it with fine steaks, cheeses and bread.

Nebbiolo 2005
100% Nebbiolo, a dark red with violet colors, in the nose you will get aromas of prunes, figs, chocolate and tobacco with a fond of species. In mouth you´ll find a very structured wine with firm tannins and a long, silky texture end. Pair it with Mole Oaxaqueño or Lamb ribs in chocolate sauce.

Cabernet - Zinfandel 2000
80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Zinfandel, a red granate wine with brick colours, in the nose you´ll get strawberry marmalade, dry fruits, wet sand and leather. In mouth it´s a wine with good acidity and a fruity taste. Pair it with charcutery, cheeses and aged breads.

Cheers!

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