At a glance
- Founded
- 2005first vines planted, first labels in 2016
- Winemaking
- Alex Sotelo
- Vineyard
- about 6,460 ft (1,970 m)
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Tempranillo, Malbec, Semillón
- Style
- blended reds · aged in French oak · high-elevation wines · unoaked rosé and white
- Visits
- Open to the public
- Hours
- Wednesday to Sunday, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. · closed Mondays and Tuesdays · see hours
The house
Editorial review · reviewed on October 11, 2026Eleven years separate the first vine from the first bottle in the Valle de Barranquillas, municipality of Luis Moya. The Luévano family planted its red vines in 2005 and released its first labels in 2016, with house names, Señora Eulalia, Roberto III, Doña Fernanda, Carlos III, and Doseme, which the winery itself presents as a tribute to its roots.
The vineyard is at about 6,460 ft (1,970 m). The house describes a semi-arid climate with scant rainfall, with days of 82 to 86°F (28 to 30°C) and nights of 46 to 54°F (8 to 12°C) in the ripening season, and credits that difference for the thick skins of its grapes. The cellar has room for 200 barrels of French and American oak, and the blended reds, based on Cabernet Sauvignon, spend 10 to 13 months in French oak. The wines are signed by the winemaker Alex Sotelo, born in Jerez, Zacatecas, who began by picking grapes in California, trained at Napa Valley College and UC Davis, and has worked in Napa since 1991.
The visit starts in the vineyard, with tours that explain the vine's cycle, guided tastings with cheeses and cold cuts and, from April to October, a picnic among the walnut trees on the estate. The harvest festival is repeated every year, and the 2026 one fell on Saturday, August 8, with grape stomping and tours. Those who want to stay have Casa Luévano, a boutique hotel surrounded by vineyard.
In February 2026 the house also opened a themed bar at the Alameda in the city of Zacatecas, designed for tastings and table gatherings.
The wines
Blended reds based on Cabernet Sauvignon, which the house pairs with Syrah, with Tempranillo, or with four grapes, and ages for 10 to 13 months in French oak. The range is rounded out by a Syrah rosé and a Semillón white, both unoaked.
Red
Luévano Ruiz 2019
Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Malbec, Syrah
A blend of four grapes with 10 months in French oak barrels.
Red
Luévano Ruiz Cabernet Sauvignon y Syrah
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
2018 vintage, with 13 months in French oak barrels.
Red
Luévano Ruiz Cabernet Sauvignon y Tempranillo
Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo
2018 vintage, with 13 months in French oak barrels.
Red
Luévano Ruiz Malbec y Tempranillo
Malbec, Tempranillo
2020 vintage.
Rosé
Luévano Ruiz Rosado
Syrah
2022 vintage, no time in barrel.
White
Luévano Ruiz Blanco
Semillón
2022 vintage, no time in barrel.
Grapes it works with
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Syrah
- Tempranillo
- Malbec
- Semillón
- Vineyard
- semi-arid climate with a wide swing between day and night, according to the house
What to taste
The Luévano Ruiz 2019, a blend of four red grapes with 10 months in French oak, and the Syrah rosé, which does not go through barrel.
Why go
A vineyard at 6,460 ft with a picnic among the walnut trees in season, a harvest festival every year, and the chance to sleep at Casa Luévano.
The visit
Receives visitors. Confirm the hours before you go. Reservations are recommended.
Offers:ToursTastingsFood pairingsPicnicsLodgingHarvestShop
Tastings and tours
Hours
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Thursday12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Friday12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Saturday12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Sunday12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Winery hours, Wednesday through Sunday. Tours, picnic, and the hotel are booked in advance.
Hours are subject to change. Confirm with the winery before your visit.
Lodging and amenities
Hotel: Casa LuévanoBoutique hotel among the vineyards, with junior suites and master suites.
- Picnic area
- Wine shop
Events
Every year
- Fiesta de la Vendimia (the harvest festival)once a year, in harvest season. The 2026 one was on Saturday, August 8.
The dates of each edition are confirmed with the winery. The ones already announced are on the wine calendar (in Spanish).
Getting there
About 45 minutes from the city of Zacatecas, per the house.
Valle de Barranquillas s/n, Luis Moya, Zacatecas, C.P. 98630 · Get directions ↗ (opens in a new tab)
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Frequently asked questions
Can you visit Vinícola Luévano Ruiz?
Receives visitors. Confirm the hours before you go.
What can you do at Vinícola Luévano Ruiz?
Offers tours, tastings, food pairings, picnics, the harvest, and a shop. Tastings are for guests 18 and older.
Do you need a reservation to visit Vinícola Luévano Ruiz?
Reservations are recommended.
What are the hours at Vinícola Luévano Ruiz?
Wednesday to Sunday, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. By day: Monday closed. Tuesday closed. Wednesday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Hours can change. Confirm with the winery before your visit.
How do you get to Vinícola Luévano Ruiz?
Vinícola Luévano Ruiz is at Valle de Barranquillas s/n, Luis Moya, Zacatecas, C.P. 98630. The Get directions button on this page opens the place in Google Maps.
Can you stay at Vinícola Luévano Ruiz?
Yes, it has its own lodging: hotel (Casa Luévano).
