At a glance
- Founded
- 2021
- Grapes
- Malbec, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Grenache, Sauvignon Blanc and 1 more
- Style
- craft production · red blends · Grenache rosé
- Visits
- By appointment
- Hours
- Friday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. · see hours
The house
Editorial review · reviewed on October 22, 2026Cava Zaragoza is the label Flavio Zaragoza, born in Guadalupe Valley, wanted to carry the mark of his homeland. He built it in the backyard of his own house, in the valley's main town, so that every bottle would keep that intimate, nostalgic feel, and the winery dates its founding to 2021. That home scale, a backyard cellar, is what sets it apart.
It started with four founding labels: a 2017 Reserva of Syrah and Grenache, a 2019 Gran Reserva of Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache, a white blend, and a young rosé. Today its collection numbers nine wines in three lines, Cava Zaragoza, Cagrete, and Don Flavio, with single-variety Malbec, Tempranillo, and Cabernet Sauvignon, red blends, a Grenache rosé, and a white of Sauvignon Blanc with Chardonnay. The house says its aim has always been the same: wines that invite people into the world of wine.
Among them, the house highlights three it presents as recognized in Revista Cava's 2025 Top 99 competition: the 2023 Malbec, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon with Grenache, and the 2023 Cagrete Blend.
Visits are by reservation only, Friday through Sunday. The guided tour covers the vineyard and the production process and ends with a tasting of its labels. The winery has also opened private weekend cabins near the vineyard and rents outdoor spaces for private events.
The wines
Craft wines in three lines, Cava Zaragoza, Cagrete, and Don Flavio. Reds lead, with single-variety Malbec, Tempranillo, and Cabernet Sauvignon and blends in which Grenache joins Syrah or Cabernet. A Grenache rosé and a white of Sauvignon Blanc with Chardonnay round out the house.
Red
Malbec
2023 vintage, the first of the three wines the house presents as recognized in Revista Cava's 2025 Top 99.
Red
Cabernet Sauvignon Grenache
2022 vintage, also cited by the house in Revista Cava's 2025 Top 99. The blend of its 2019 Gran Reserva, one of the founding labels.
Red
Cagrete Blend
A red blend, 2023 vintage, cited by the house in Revista Cava's 2025 Top 99.
Red
Erick Daniel
Syrah, Grenache
A blend of Syrah and Grenache, the pair of grapes in its first Reserva, the 2017.
Rosé
Yocelin Rosé
Grenache
A rosé of Grenache Noir.
White
Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay
Grapes it works with
- Malbec
- Tempranillo
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Syrah
- Grenache
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Chardonnay
What to taste
The 2023 Malbec, first among the wines the house lists as recognized in Revista Cava's 2025 Top 99, and Erick Daniel, its blend of Syrah and Grenache.
Why go
To see a craft cellar built in the backyard of a house in the valley's main town, with a tour of the vineyard and the winemaking before the tasting.
The visit
Receives visitors by appointment. Reservations are required.
Offers:TastingsToursLodgingEvents
Tastings and tours
Hours
- Friday4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Saturday12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Sunday12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Atiende exclusivamente con reservación previa, de viernes a domingo, según su sitio oficial.
Hours are subject to change. Confirm with the winery before your visit.
By reservation only, requested by WhatsApp or by email from its website.
Lodging and amenities
CabinsPrivate weekend cabins near the vineyard, recently opened.
- Event hall
Getting there
Calle Ágata, Artículo Ciento Quince, Valle de Guadalupe, Ensenada, B.C. · Get directions (opens in a new tab)
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Frequently asked questions
Can you visit Cava Zaragoza?
Receives visitors by appointment.
What can you do at Cava Zaragoza?
Offers tastings, tours, and events. Tastings are for guests 18 and older.
Do you need a reservation to visit Cava Zaragoza?
Receives visitors by appointment. Reservations are required.
What are the hours at Cava Zaragoza?
Friday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. By day: Friday 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Hours can change. Confirm with the winery before your visit.
How do you get to Cava Zaragoza?
Cava Zaragoza is at Calle Ágata, Artículo Ciento Quince, Valle de Guadalupe, Ensenada, B.C. The Get directions button on this page opens the place in Google Maps.
Can you stay at Cava Zaragoza?
Yes, it has its own lodging: cabins.
Can you hold an event at Cava Zaragoza?
Yes, it has an event hall.
