At a glance
- Founded
- 2009
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Barbera
- Style
- reds aged in French oak · handmade winemaking · late harvest
- Visits
- By appointment
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. · see hours
The house
Editorial review · reviewed on October 11, 2026In a state better known for desert than for oak barrels, Pinesque makes wine inside the capital. It began as a family hobby and now produces signature reds from its own vineyard and from growers in other parts of Chihuahua.
The name joins two family names, Pinoncély and Esquer. Before the winery came about fifteen years of home winemaking, learned from Gastone Guglielmina, a producer of Italian origin from a family with several generations in the trade. The house counts him as its teacher and later dedicated a label to him and his wife, María. The winery was formally founded in 2009 and its first commercial wine came out in 2010. The second generation already works there. Mónica Pinoncély Esquer, a winemaker and sommelier, grew up stomping grapes at the family winery.
The winery is in Chihuahua City, in the Campestre del Bosque neighborhood. It has its own vineyard, a small experimental one where it tries new varieties, and it buys fruit from growers in different parts of the state. According to the winery, it works by hand, adding no chemicals or preservatives, and its main reds spend 12 to 16 months in French oak.
Winery tours, guided tastings, and, depending on the season, vineyard visits are always booked by appointment. Its medals from Ensenada, the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, and México Selection run from 2014 to 2020, and most are for a single label, 5 de Pinesque.
The wines
Blends and single varietals aged in French oak, some in limited editions. The house has made its name with a Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah blend, and has tried late harvest when the weather allowed.
Red
5 de Pinesque
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
Its first commercial wine, from 2010, with about 12 months in French oak barrels. The label with the most medals.
Red
Gastone e María
A tribute to Gastone and María Guglielmina, the family's mentors. Released in 2018 after two years of aging.
Red
Bárbaro
Barbera
Late-harvest Barbera. The 2011 vintage spent 16 months in French oak and was limited to about a thousand bottles.
Red
Novembre
Cabernet Sauvignon
Late-harvest Cabernet Sauvignon from 2010, with the grapes left on the vine two more months. A limited edition of about 3,000 liters.
Grapes it works with
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Syrah
- Barbera
- Vineyard
- Its own vineyard, a small experimental one for trying varieties, and grapes from growers in other parts of the state
- In the vineyard and the cellar
- no added chemicals or preservatives, according to the winery
What to taste
5 de Pinesque, a Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah blend with a year in French oak, the label that started it all in 2010 and the one that has won the most medals.
Why go
It sits in the capital itself and lets you see up close how wine is made in Chihuahua, with guided tastings, seasonal vineyard visits, and a workshop to bottle your own wine.
Awards
- SilverMéxico Selection · 5 de Pinesque 20172020
- SilverMéxico Selection · Gastone e María 20152018
- SilverConcours Mondial de Bruxelles · 5 de Pinesque 20152018
- SilverConcours Mondial de Bruxelles · 5 de Pinesque 20142016
- SilverConcours Mondial de Bruxelles · 5 de Pinesque 20122016
- GoldConcurso Internacional Ensenada Tierra del Vino · 5 de Pinesque 20142016
- GoldConcurso Internacional Ensenada Tierra del Vino · 5 de Pinesque 20122015
- GoldConcurso Internacional Ensenada Tierra del Vino · Bárbaro 20112014
The visit
Receives visitors by appointment. Reservations are required.
Offers:TastingsToursFood pairingsWorkshopsShop
Tastings and tours
Hours
- Monday9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Tuesday9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Wednesday9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Thursday9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Friday9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wine sale hours at the winery, per its website. Tours and tastings by advance reservation only.
Hours are subject to change. Confirm with the winery before your visit.
House rules
- Tours admit children ages 5 to 17 when accompanied
All visits are booked in advance.
Amenities
- Wine shop
Other activities
- winemaking workshop to bottle your own wine
- vineyard visit during pruning or harvest season
Getting there
Inside Chihuahua City, in the Campestre del Bosque neighborhood
Calle Autopista 1301, Fracc. Campestre del Bosque, Chihuahua, Chih. · Get directions ↗ (opens in a new tab)
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Frequently asked questions
Can you visit Bodegas Pinesque?
Receives visitors by appointment.
What can you do at Bodegas Pinesque?
Offers tastings, tours, food pairings, workshops, and a shop. Tastings are for guests 18 and older.
Do you need a reservation to visit Bodegas Pinesque?
Receives visitors by appointment. Reservations are required.
What are the hours at Bodegas Pinesque?
Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. By day: Monday 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hours can change. Confirm with the winery before your visit.
How do you get to Bodegas Pinesque?
Bodegas Pinesque is at Calle Autopista 1301, Fracc. Campestre del Bosque, Chihuahua, Chih. The Get directions button on this page opens the place in Google Maps.
Can kids visit Bodegas Pinesque?
Tours admit children ages 5 to 17 when accompanied.