At a glance
- Founded
- 2014vineyard planting
- Grapes
- Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and 1 more
- Visits
- By appointment
The house
Editorial review · reviewed on October 11, 2026Valentín Reynoso learned viticulture during the years he lived in California, and in March 2014 he planted Cerca Blanca on his father's land, less than fifteen minutes from Jalostotitlán. Today he grows fourteen varieties, among them Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, and Viognier.
The climate of Los Altos is semiarid, with winters that drop below freezing and make the vine rest, and Reynoso credits that for the character of his wines, among them the Terralta and Cenzontle lines. On weekends, by reservation, the ranch offers an explanation of the growing, a walk around the property, and a tasting with cheeses and cured meats, and in July and August it celebrates the harvest with grape cutting.
The wines
Red
Terralta Crianza
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec
Aged red, a blend of three grapes according to its label.
Red
Cenzontle
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec
Another of its lines. The label shows a drawing of a cenzontle (a mockingbird).
Grapes it works with
- Merlot
- Malbec
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Petit Verdot
- Pinot Noir
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Viognier
- Vineyard
- fourteen varieties in a semiarid climate with winter frosts
What to taste
Its Terralta and Cenzontle reds, blends of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Malbec.
Why go
A tasting at the ranch on any weekend, and a return in July or August to cut grapes at the harvest.
The visit
Receives visitors by appointment. Reservations are required.
Offers:TastingsToursHarvest
Tastings and tours
Open on weekends, by advance reservation.
Other activities
- grape cutting at the harvest
Events
Every year
- Fiesta de la Vendimia (the harvest festival)July and August
The dates of each edition are confirmed with the winery. The ones already announced are on the wine calendar (in Spanish).
Getting there
Rancho Cerca Blanca s/n, Jalostotitlán, Jalisco · Get directions ↗ (opens in a new tab)
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Frequently asked questions
Can you visit Viñedo Cerca Blanca?
Receives visitors by appointment.
What can you do at Viñedo Cerca Blanca?
Offers tastings, tours, and the harvest. Tastings are for guests 18 and older.
Do you need a reservation to visit Viñedo Cerca Blanca?
Receives visitors by appointment. Reservations are required.
How do you get to Viñedo Cerca Blanca?
Viñedo Cerca Blanca is at Rancho Cerca Blanca s/n, Jalostotitlán, Jalisco. The Get directions button on this page opens the place in Google Maps.
