The winery was founded in 2020 by Xaime Niembro, who, after making mezcal for 10 years in Oaxaca, decided to continue to explore the diverse range of ingredients that Mexican soil could offer and the endless possibilities of creating delicious beverages from them when approached from a strictly natural style. In his opinion, there is no other approach that respects the planet and is beneficial to the people who consume the wine – the two points most important to him.

“Barrigón” is the word in Spanish for someone with a big belly! This struck them as a great name because everything that goes to your belly should make you feel happy, it should be something you enjoy.