At a glance
- Founded
- 2005first winemaking, the first vines were planted in 1995
- Winemaking
- Juan Manchón and Ramón Vélez
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Malbec, Tempranillo and 3 more
- Style
- blended reds · barrel aging · Bajío Nebbiolo
- Visits
- Open to the public
- Hours
- Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. · closed Mondays · see hours
The house
Editorial review · reviewed on October 11, 2026Cuna de Tierra built its winery with cast tepetate (a hardened volcanic soil), the earth of the site itself, and in 2026 one of its reds, the 2021 Gran Pago de Ricardo Vega, was chosen best Mexican wine at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. The vines, of French origin, have grown in Dolores Hidalgo since 1995.
The origin lies in two families. Juan Manchón arrived in Dolores Hidalgo determined to promote the vine and found in Ignacio Vega an ally willing to plant on his land. With advice from Eduardo and Joaquín Madero, doctors in viticulture from the University of Montpellier, they put in the first vines in 1995: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and Semillón. The first winemaking came in 2005 and the first commercial label, Cuna de Tierra, in 2008.
Ricardo Vega, son of Ignacio, headed the house until his death in December 2024, and the red that carries his name is the one that won in Brussels. Winemaking is in the hands of Juan Manchón and Ramón Vélez, who oversee the work from vineyard to bottle. Earlier, in 2023, two of its wines had won Grand Gold at Les Citadelles du Vin, in Bordeaux.
The winery itself makes the drive worthwhile. It was designed by Ignacio Urquiza and Bernardo Quinzaños, of the Centro de Colaboración Arquitectónica, and finished in 2013. From the lookout of the Torre de Tierra you see the whole vineyard, and among the vines there is a restaurant to stretch out the visit. It is at km 11 of the highway to San Luis de la Paz, just outside Dolores Hidalgo.
The wines
Mostly reds from French, Italian, and Spanish grapes grown in its Dolores Hidalgo vineyard, often as blends, like Nebbiolo with Malbec and Tempranillo, or Cabernet Sauvignon with Cabernet Franc and Syrah. Its more ambitious labels go through barrel, and it also bottles whites such as the Viognier.
Red
Gran Pago de Ricardo Vega
The 2021 vintage was Grand Gold and the best Mexican wine at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2026.
Red
Cuna de Tierra Nebbiolo
Nebbiolo, Malbec, Tempranillo
Blends Nebbiolo with Malbec and Tempranillo, the most awarded according to the house. Grand Gold at Les Citadelles du Vin 2023.
Red
Cuna de Tierra Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon
Grand Gold at Les Citadelles du Vin 2023, in Bordeaux.
Red
Pago de Vega
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah
80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Syrah, with 12 months in new and second-use barrels. Gold in Brussels 2026.
Red
Torre de Tierra
Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon
Tempranillo with 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, according to the house's sheet.
White
Cuna de Tierra Viognier
Viognier
Grapes it works with
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cabernet Franc
- Merlot
- Syrah
- Malbec
- Tempranillo
- Nebbiolo
- Semillón
- Viognier
What to taste
The Cuna de Tierra Nebbiolo, blended with Malbec and Tempranillo, which the house considers its most awarded wine, and, if the occasion arises, the Gran Pago de Ricardo Vega, the Brussels winner.
Why go
The cast-tepetate winery by the Centro de Colaboración Arquitectónica, an award winner at the Bienal de Arquitectura Mexicana, and the view of the vineyard from the Torre de Tierra.
Awards
- Grand GoldConcours Mondial de Bruxelles · Gran Pago de Ricardo Vega 20212026
- GoldConcours Mondial de Bruxelles · Pago de Vega 20212026
- GoldConcours Mondial de Bruxelles · Gran Tierra de Ángeles 20222026
- Grand GoldLes Citadelles du Vin · Cuna de Tierra Cabernet Sauvignon2023
- Grand GoldLes Citadelles du Vin · Cuna de Tierra Nebbiolo2023
- GoldLes Citadelles du Vin · Tierra de Ángeles Nebbiolo2023
The visit
Receives visitors. Confirm the hours before you go. Reservations are recommended.
Offers:TastingsToursRestaurantFood pairings
Tastings and tours
Hours
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Wednesday11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Thursday11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Friday11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Sunday11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Vineyard hours according to its official website. Experiences are booked online.
Hours are subject to change. Confirm with the winery before your visit.
Tours and meals, with online reservation.
Amenities
- Restaurant
Events
Every year
- Vendimia de Cuna de Tierra (harvest festival)every year, in harvest season. In 2026 it was on September 5, within the Vendimias Guanajuato calendar.
The dates of each edition are confirmed with the winery. The ones already announced are on the wine calendar (in Spanish).
Getting there
Carretera Dolores Hidalgo a San Luis de la Paz (the highway from Dolores Hidalgo to San Luis de la Paz), km 11 marker
Carretera Dolores Hidalgo a San Luis de la Paz, kilómetro 11, Rancho El Rosillo, Dolores Hidalgo, Gto. · Get directions ↗ (opens in a new tab)
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Frequently asked questions
Can you visit Viñedos Cuna de Tierra?
Receives visitors. Confirm the hours before you go.
What can you do at Viñedos Cuna de Tierra?
Offers tastings, tours, and food pairings. Tastings are for guests 18 and older.
Do you need a reservation to visit Viñedos Cuna de Tierra?
Reservations are recommended.
What are the hours at Viñedos Cuna de Tierra?
Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed Mondays. By day: Monday closed. Tuesday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hours can change. Confirm with the winery before your visit.
How do you get to Viñedos Cuna de Tierra?
Viñedos Cuna de Tierra is at Carretera Dolores Hidalgo a San Luis de la Paz, kilómetro 11, Rancho El Rosillo, Dolores Hidalgo, Gto. The Get directions button on this page opens the place in Google Maps.
Does Viñedos Cuna de Tierra have a restaurant?
Yes, it has a restaurant.
