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Pandemic Projects, MotoDoffo Style: Maria Doffo on her Zanella 100 project

What do you do when a pandemic forces you to stay home? Why, restore old motorcycles of course! That’s exactly what Marcelo and María have been doing these past few months, and the results are spectacular. Marcelo recently completed a Ducati 250cc 24 Hours Replica, originally made in Spain by Mototrans in the 1960s under Ducati license. Meanwhile, María embarked on her first ever restoration project: a Zanella 100cc, made in Argentina circa 1960! We caught up with the dynamic duo to find out more about these bikes! Read more...

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From the MotoDoffo Collection: 1994 Ducati 916

The Royal Tinto is a special wine, and only exceptional motorcycles are worthy of being featured on the label. For this reason we chose the 1994 Ducati 916, frequently referred to as “the most beautiful motorcycle ever made.” The Ducati 916 is one of the most iconic motorcycles of the last half century. Its predecessors from the late 80s and early 90s were boxy in all aspects; the 916 was given sharper lines, a thin waist, a racing inspired single-sided swingarm, and the signature design piece: a twin exhaust mounted high and tight under the tail. WOW! Read more...

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The Kurt Caselli Foundation

The Doffo Family’s relationship with the Kurt Caselli Foundation dates back to 2014, when Doffo Winery and the MotoDoffo Collection served as the backdrop for the Foundation’s inaugural benefit event. In the years since we have continued to host the event, and each year it is a thrill and an honor to watch folks from all around Southern California gather to pay tribute to the man who inspired so many. Read more...

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From the MotoDoffo Collection: Hailwood Replica Ducati

Built in an era when Ducati motorcycle production was in steep decline, the 1985 Ducati Mike Hailwood Replica “Mille” became the last bevel-drive twins to be produced by Ducati. Following Mike Hailwood’s triumphant comeback win at the 1978 Isle of Man TT, Ducati created the 900 MHR (Mike Hailwood Replica) originally for homologation purposes. Only 200 units were built in 1979, but demand was such that Ducati continued production through 1986. In the end approximately 7,100 units had been built, making this Ducati’s best-selling bevel-drive twin to date. Read more...

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From the MotoDoffo Collection: 1970 Ducati SC 250

The 1970 Ducati “SC 250” is one of the rarest motorcycles in our MotoDoffo Collection. This particular motorcycle stuns even the most educated Ducatisti. The engine is number 34 of a rumored production of 50 motorcycles. The original frame is long gone and the SC engine was fitted to a purpose-built race chassis. The “SC” stands for Sport Corsa, which was the factory race bike designation, often referred to in the Ducati circles as the F3 line of bikes. Read more...

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Award-Winning Motorcycle Missions X MotoDoffo Honda CL350 Build Project

Group and Honda Women Wheels Wine

It’s no secret that motorcycling can change lives for the better. Those of us who ride understand the sense of freedom and empowerment that comes with owning a bike, knowing that we can jump on at any time and go wherever our hearts desire. But the uninitiated may be surprised to learn that groups are actually using motorcycling for therapeutic reasons. Some of those involve riding, and some of those, like our friends at Motorcycle Missions, were developed to help a specific group of people heal. Read more...

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From the MotoDoffo Collection: 1951 Vincent Rapide

For most motorcycle enthusiasts, hearing the word “Vincent” brings to mind their most famous model – the Black Shadow. Few people know, however, that this legendary bike was really just a redesign of the Rapide, a performance machine in its own right. In fact, some say that if the Black Shadow had never come along, the Rapide would be the bike most commonly associated with the brand. Read more...

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Women Wheels Wine

The MotoBarrel Room at Doffo Winery has quickly grown into one of the premier riding destinations in Southern California. With its unique blend of vintage motorcycles from the MotoDoffo Collection and aging barrels of delicious Doffo wines, this space is never more alive than when a special event brings together people from different worlds for a common cause. Read more...

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2018 Year in Review

2018 was a monumental year for the MotoDoffo brand. In addition to the three red wine blends that were released (and subsequently sold out!), MotoDoffo was represented at motorcycle events across Southern California. Our core mission is to make exceptional wines and share them with our wine club members, and so it is also our duty to bridge the gap between wine and motorcycles and introduce more riders to the wine world. Read more...