At a glance
- Vineyard
- 7.4 acres (3 ha)
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo, Grenache, Verdejo
- Style
- limited production · Spanish and French grapes
- Visits
- Open to the public
- Hours
- Every day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The house
Editorial review · reviewed on October 11, 2026The Alonso family's wine came after the cheese. The grandfather, Vidal Alonso Lavín, left Santander, passed through New York and Veracruz, opened a grocery in Mexico City, and ended up in the cattle business. Once in Querétaro, the family founded Quesos VAI and on that base planted about 7 acres (3 hectares) of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo, Grenache, and Verdejo, in the municipality of Colón.
The winery deliberately makes short runs of whites, reds, and a sparkling wine. The tour passes through the winery and the barrel and bottle cellars and ends with a tasting. On the same estate you can see how the cheese is made, and there is a restaurant, a hotel among the vines, and a calendar of dinners and parties during the year.
The wines
Grapes it works with
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Tempranillo
- Grenache
- Verdejo
Why go
Wine and cheese made on the same estate, and a hotel among the vines to spend the night.
The visit
Receives visitors. Confirm the hours before you go. Reservations are recommended.
Offers:TastingsToursRestaurantLodgingEvents
Tastings and tours
Hours
- Monday10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Tuesday10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Wednesday10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thursday10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friday10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hours are subject to change. Confirm with the winery before your visit.
Lodging and amenities
Hotel: Hotel de TierraHotel inside the vineyard.
- Restaurant
Other activities
- tour of the Finca VAI cheese dairy
Getting there
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Frequently asked questions
Can you visit Tierra de Alonso?
Receives visitors. Confirm the hours before you go.
What can you do at Tierra de Alonso?
Offers tastings, tours, and events. Tastings are for guests 18 and older.
Do you need a reservation to visit Tierra de Alonso?
Reservations are recommended.
What are the hours at Tierra de Alonso?
Every day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours can change. Confirm with the winery before your visit.
How do you get to Tierra de Alonso?
Tierra de Alonso is at Colón, Querétaro. The Get directions button on this page opens the place in Google Maps.
Does Tierra de Alonso have a restaurant?
Yes, it has a restaurant.
Can you stay at Tierra de Alonso?
Yes, it has its own lodging: hotel (Hotel de Tierra).
