AZUMBRE BLEND

This Azumbre 2023 from Atongo y Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico, is a tenacious and complex red wine — a blend of 60% Syrah and 40% Cabernet Franc, aged 9 months in barrel. Rooted like an oak forest, it delivers intense aromas of raspberry and blackberry, black pepper, and a deep incense finish. A wine of character, depth, and unmistakable personality.

Region: Atongo y Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico

Varieties: 60% Syrah, 40% Cabernet Franc 

Vintage: 2023

Style: Red

Barrel aged Lot: 600 bottles

Overall Impression Tenacious and complex — a wine rooted deeply in its terroir, with dark fruit intensity, spice, and a hauntingly smoky, incense-tinged finish.

Winemaking & Aging A red wine crafted from 60% Syrah and 40% Cabernet Franc, sourced from the Atongo y Dolores Hidalgo terroir. Aged for 9 months in barrel, which contributes structure, complexity, and depth to its naturally intense dark fruit character. Limited production of 600 bottles.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep, intense red with barrel-aged complexity.
• Nose: Raspberry and blackberry lead with black pepper spice and a lingering base note of incense — profound and evocative.
• Palate: Full-bodied and complex, with a firm structure and remarkable depth that reflects the tenacity of its terroir.

Food Pairing Azumbre excels alongside bold, richly flavored dishes — grilled red meats, aged cheeses, slow-braised lamb, and dishes with earthy, smoky profiles that match its intensity.

Serving Temperature Recommended to serve between 16–18°C (61–64°F).

The Azumbre Story Old-fashioned as a September 1998 serenade, Azumbre is a wine that refuses to be rushed. It speaks of roots, of oak forests and deep earth — a wine for those who understand that true complexity takes time.