At a glance
- Founded
- 2007first vines planted, according to the press
- Vineyard
- 123.6 acres (50 ha)
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo, Syrah
- Style
- Gran Reserva reds · aged in an underground cellar · sparkling wines
- Visits
- Open to the public
- Hours
- Every day, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The house
Editorial review · reviewed on October 11, 2026About 125 acres (50 hectares) of vines, with some twenty varieties according to the winery itself, surround De Cote in the Valle de Bernal, in Ezequiel Montes, Querétaro. The winery has a cellar dug 23 ft (7 m) deep, where the reserva and gran reserva wines and a sweet fortified wine rest. Atempo is the brand of its sparkling wines and its fresher wines.
The name comes from the maternal surname of the brothers who founded the house. According to the press, the first vines were planted in 2007, on three hectares (about 7 acres), and winemaker Francisco Rodríguez advised growing from the start. The winery later opened as a full wine house, with winemaking, aging, and a restaurant.
Under the vines are clay, tepetate (a hardened volcanic soil), and pumice. The valley is temperate, it rains in summer, and the cold is concentrated in January and February, the months when the vine rests.
You can tour the vineyard on foot, by bike, or on a small train, and the ride ends in the tank room, the cellar, and the tasting. There is also an enology experience with the winemaker and the sommelier, from the vineyard to the aging room. A restaurant with chef-driven cooking, halls for weddings and events, and a harvest festival every summer round out the visit. Peña de Bernal is on the horizon, a few minutes by road.
The wines
There are whites, rosés, sparkling wines, and a sweet fortified wine, but the weight falls on the aged reds of the Gran Reserva series, varietals and blends of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo, and Shiraz that rest in the underground cellar. The fresher wines come out under the Atempo brand.
Red
De Cote Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon
Age-worthy red of the Gran Reserva line, aged in the winery's underground cellar.
Red
De Cote Gran Reserva Merlot y Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Red
De Cote Gran Reserva Tempranillo y Shiraz
Tempranillo, Syrah
Sparkling
Atempo Brut
The house sparkling wine, under the Atempo brand.
Grapes it works with
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Tempranillo
- Syrah
- Soils
- clay, tepetate, and pumice
- Vineyard
- about 20 varieties, according to the house
What to taste
One of the Gran Reservas, the Cabernet Sauvignon or the Merlot and Cabernet blend, which sum up the house's aging work in its underground cellar.
Why go
A tour of a vineyard of about 125 acres by train or bike, the descent to the 23-ft cellar, and lunch at the restaurant.
The visit
Receives visitors. Confirm the hours before you go. Reservations are recommended.
Offers:TastingsToursRestaurantEventsHarvest
Tastings and tours
Hours
- Monday11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Tuesday11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Wednesday11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thursday11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friday11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tour hours. The restaurant and events have their own hours.
Hours are subject to change. Confirm with the winery before your visit.
Tours run every day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and are booked by email or phone.
Amenities
- Restaurant
- Event hall
Other activities
- train ride among the vines
- bike tour of the vineyard
Events
Every year
- Vendimia De Cote (harvest festival)every summer, in harvest season
The dates of each edition are confirmed with the winery. The ones already announced are on the wine calendar (in Spanish).
Getting there
Libramiento Norponiente (the northwest bypass), km 5+900 marker, Ezequiel Montes
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Frequently asked questions
Can you visit De Cote Casa Vitivinícola?
Receives visitors. Confirm the hours before you go.
What can you do at De Cote Casa Vitivinícola?
Offers tastings, tours, events, and the harvest. Tastings are for guests 18 and older.
Do you need a reservation to visit De Cote Casa Vitivinícola?
Reservations are recommended.
What are the hours at De Cote Casa Vitivinícola?
Every day, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours can change. Confirm with the winery before your visit.
How do you get to De Cote Casa Vitivinícola?
De Cote Casa Vitivinícola is at Libramiento Norponiente km 5+900, Ezequiel Montes, Qro. The Get directions button on this page opens the place in Google Maps.
Does De Cote Casa Vitivinícola have a restaurant?
Yes, it has a restaurant.
Can you hold an event at De Cote Casa Vitivinícola?
Yes, it has an event hall.
