At a glance
- Founded
- 1995founding of the brand, per Saborearte
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo, Carignan, Mission
- Style
- valley Nebbiolo · family production
- Visits
- By appointment
The house
Editorial review · reviewed on October 11, 2026Shimul means clan in Yuman, and the clan is the family of Álvaro Ptacnik, who now makes wine with his daughter Mirentxu. It all began in 1995 with Albarolo, a Guadalupe Valley Nebbiolo aged 12 months in barrel that remains the signature wine of the house.
The lineup continues with Franky and Rumorosa, two Carignan reds, Kórima, built on Mission, and blends such as Yumano. At Rancho Pet'ay, in El Porvenir, you can book tastings of wine and olive oil, as well as meals, always by appointment.
The wines
Red
Albarolo
Nebbiolo
Nebbiolo from Guadalupe Valley with 12 months in barrel. The flagship wine of the house.
Red
Franky
Carignan
Red
Rumorosa
Carignan
Red
Kórima
A Mission-based blend, per the winery's website.
Red
Yumano
Grapes it works with
- Nebbiolo
- Carignan
- Mission
The visit
Receives visitors by appointment. Reservations are required.
Offers:TastingsFood pairings
Tastings and tours
Getting there
Rancho Pet'ay s/n, Valle de Guadalupe, Ensenada, B.C. · Get directions ↗ (opens in a new tab)
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