At a glance
- Founded
- 2009opening of the winery, the land was bought in 2007
- Vineyard
- 37.1 acres (15 ha) · about 6,330 ft (1,930 m)
- Grapes
- Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Style
- aged reds · traditional-method sparkling · high-altitude Malbec
- Visits
- Open to the public
- Hours
- Thursday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. · closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays · see hours
The house
Editorial review · reviewed on October 11, 2026Peña de Bernal stands directly in front of San Juanito, on the Antiguo Camino a San Juan, in San José de la Laja, in the municipality of Tequisquiapan. The partners bought the land in 2007 with the idea of a self-sufficient estate, and the winery opened in 2009.
Of the property's 74 acres (30 hectares), 37 acres (15 hectares) are planted at about 6,330 ft (1,930 m), mostly with Malbec, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Its top line, Abolengo de Don Juan, is reserved for varieties that, according to the house, had an exceptional climate year, and a traditional-method sparkling rosé of Malbec completes the range. From the Abolengo line, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon won gold at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2022 and the 2016 Syrah earned double gold at the New York International Wine Competition 2023.
Guided tours pass through the vineyard, the winery, and the cellar, last between an hour and an hour and a half, leave continuously as groups form, and end with a tasting of three or six labels. The house opens Friday through Sunday and on holidays. There is a terrace with a wood-fired oven and a view of the Peña.
La Casona, the original home of one of the partners, has five rooms among the vines and works as lodging for the winery itself.
The wines
Mostly reds of Malbec, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon, as single varieties or blends. The top line, Abolengo de Don Juan, is bottled only in years the house considers exceptional and spends a long time in barrel, and a traditional-method sparkling rosé of Malbec closes the range.
Sparkling
Espuma del Valle de Bernal Rosé
Malbec
Traditional method, 18 months on the lees, brut.
Red
Abolengo de Don Juan Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon
The 2018 vintage won gold at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2022.
Red
Abolengo de Don Juan Syrah
Syrah
The 2016 vintage earned double gold at the New York International Wine Competition 2023.
Red
Abolengo de Don Juan Malbec
Malbec
The 2017 vintage earned double gold at the New York International Wine Competition 2022.
Grapes it works with
- Malbec
- Syrah
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vineyard
- 37 acres (15 hectares) planted of an estate of 74 acres (30 hectares)
What to taste
Espuma del Valle de Bernal, a Malbec rosé with 18 months on the lees, and one of the Abolengo de Don Juan wines, such as the Cabernet Sauvignon that won gold in Brussels.
Why go
The terrace with a wood-fired oven facing Peña de Bernal and the five rooms of La Casona, among the vines.
Awards
- Double GoldNew York International Wine Competition · Gran Reserva Malbec2023
- Double GoldNew York International Wine Competition · Abolengo de Don Juan Syrah 20162023
- GoldNew York International Wine Competition · Abolengo de Don Juan Cabernet Sauvignon 20182023
- GoldMéxico Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles · Reserva Malbec2023
- GoldMéxico International Wine Competition · Abolengo de Don Juan Syrah 20162023
- GoldConcours Mondial de Bruxelles · Abolengo de Don Juan Cabernet Sauvignon 20182022
- GoldConcours Mondial de Bruxelles · Gran Reserva Syrah2022
- Double GoldNew York International Wine Competition · Abolengo de Don Juan Malbec 20172022
The visit
Receives visitors. Confirm the hours before you go. Reservations are recommended.
Offers:TastingsToursRestaurantLodgingShop
Tastings and tours
Hours
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- WednesdayClosed
- Thursday11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Friday11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Saturday11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Sunday11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Hours from the official website: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and also on holidays and vacation periods. Tours leave from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the kitchen closes at 5:30 p.m.
Hours are subject to change. Confirm with the winery before your visit.
Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and on holidays. Tours leave from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Lodging and amenities
House: La CasonaFive rooms in the original home of one of the partners, inside the vineyard.
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Wine shop
Getting there
Antiguo Camino a San Juan 357 (the old road to San Juan), San José de la Laja, Tequisquiapan
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Frequently asked questions
Can you visit San Juanito Vitivinícola?
Receives visitors. Confirm the hours before you go.
What can you do at San Juanito Vitivinícola?
Offers tastings, tours, and a shop. Tastings are for guests 18 and older.
Do you need a reservation to visit San Juanito Vitivinícola?
Reservations are recommended.
How do you get to San Juanito Vitivinícola?
San Juanito Vitivinícola is at Tequisquiapan, Querétaro. Antiguo Camino a San Juan 357 (the old road to San Juan), San José de la Laja, Tequisquiapan. The Get directions button on this page opens the place in Google Maps.
Does San Juanito Vitivinícola have a restaurant?
Yes, it has a restaurant.
Can you stay at San Juanito Vitivinícola?
Yes, it has its own lodging: house (La Casona).
