At a glance
- Founded
- 2014the year the first vineyard was planted, first winemaking in 2018
- Winemaking
- José Ignacio Maturana
- Vineyard
- 49.4 acres (20 ha) · more than 6,900 ft (2,100 m)
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc
- Style
- Bordeaux blends · aged in French oak · high-elevation wines · minimal intervention
- Visits
- Open to the public
The house
Editorial review · reviewed on October 11, 2026Above 6,900 ft (2,100 m), in the Valle de las Arcinas, a family planted in 2014 the first vineyard of what is now Vinícola El Consuelo and waited until 2018 for its first winemaking. The valley lies near Trancoso, in the Zacatecas semi-desert, where the sun dominates most of the year, rain is scarce, and winters are cold.
The house works about 49 acres (20 hectares) and describes that climate as the one that allows slow ripening of the grapes. In the field it lets vegetation cover the soil between the rows, with no chemicals, and it closes its bottles with stoppers made of plant material derived from sugarcane, with a zero carbon footprint. Winemaking is by José Ignacio Maturana, who according to the state press works with minimal intervention.
Its reds follow the Bordeaux pattern, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot almost always blended, and there is also a Sauvignon Blanc and rosés. They come in three lines, Cacholá, Viento Negro, and Las Arcinas, which carries the name of the valley.
Among the vines are the restaurant La Cuija, with rustic Mediterranean cooking, and Cacholá Winebar, outdoors with live music. The guided tastings let you try the wines and explain how they are made. The winery sits beside federal Highway 49, about 30 minutes from the city of Zacatecas.
The wines
Bordeaux-style reds, almost always a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, with time in French oak. They come in three lines: Cacholá, the one with the longest aging, Viento Negro, and Las Arcinas.
Red
Cacholá Field Blend
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Aged in French oak barrels.
Red
Cacholá Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon
18 months in French oak barrels.
White
Cacholá Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Limited edition of 2,500 bottles.
Red
Viento Negro Oak Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
12 months in oak barrels.
Red
Las Arcinas Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon
Rosé
Las Arcinas Rosado
Grapes it works with
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cabernet Franc
- Merlot
- Petit Verdot
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Vineyard
- semi-desert climate of the plateau
- In the vineyard and the cellar
- vegetation covering the soil between rows, with no chemicals · sugarcane stoppers with a zero carbon footprint
What to taste
The Cacholá Cabernet Sauvignon, with 18 months in French oak, and the Viento Negro Oak Reserve, a three-variety blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot.
Why go
A young valley for wine, with a guided tasting, a meal at La Cuija, and live music outdoors at Cacholá Winebar.
The visit
Receives visitors. Confirm the hours before you go. Reservations are recommended.
Offers:TastingsRestaurantEventsShop
Tastings and tours
The restaurant La Cuija is open Tuesday through Sunday. Tastings and Cacholá Winebar are booked through the house's website.
La Cuija is open Tuesday through Sunday. Cacholá Winebar offers wines, cocktails, and live music outdoors. Both are booked online.
Amenities
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Wine shop
Other activities
- live music at Cacholá Winebar, among the vines
Getting there
Federal Highway 49 from San Luis Potosí to Zacatecas, km 158 marker, near Trancoso
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Frequently asked questions
Can you visit Vinícola El Consuelo?
Receives visitors. Confirm the hours before you go.
What can you do at Vinícola El Consuelo?
Offers tastings, events, and a shop. Tastings are for guests 18 and older.
Do you need a reservation to visit Vinícola El Consuelo?
Reservations are recommended.
How do you get to Vinícola El Consuelo?
Vinícola El Consuelo is at Carretera Federal 49, kilómetro 158, Trancoso, Zacatecas. Federal Highway 49 from San Luis Potosí to Zacatecas, km 158 marker, near Trancoso. The Get directions button on this page opens the place in Google Maps.
Does Vinícola El Consuelo have a restaurant?
Yes, it has a restaurant.
