Tres Raíces Winery Lunch Wine Pairing near San Miguel de Allende

Taste five wines and dishes amid grand art and sprawling vineyard views.

A wine pairing lunch at Tres Raíces Winery in Independence Valley, Guanajuato, includes a guided tour of the vineyard and cellar, a three or five course menu prepared by a Mexican chef, and wines paired to each dish. The winery sits 25 minutes from San Miguel de Allende. Transport, the tour and all pairings are included, with time afterward to explore the chapel, shop and grounds.

The experience

The day starts with a shuttle from San Miguel de Allende to Tres Raíces, one of the region's award-winning vineyards in what Mexico calls the cradle of wine in America. Once there, a guide walks you through the fields (in spring and summer you'll smell the vines and grapes), then into the biggest wine cellar in the region, where you learn how the winery ages and produces its internationally recognized wines. The building itself (grandiose architecture, exquisite art, majestic views) is part of what you're seeing.

Then you sit down at Terruño Restaurant inside the winery. A five course menu runs beetroot salad with Sauvignon Blanc, foie gras ravioli with rosé, salmon with a red blend of Nebbiolo and Sangiovese, grilled fillet with Cabernet Franc and Merlot, and chocolate mousse with Pinot Noir. The three course option keeps the salad, fillet and mousse, each still paired. As each plate arrives, the staff explains the dish and why that wine works with it. You pour 4 oz. per glass and taste through the meal at your own pace.

After lunch, the winery is yours to wander: the shop, the chapel, the hotel grounds, whatever catches your eye. The whole experience runs about three and a half hours from pickup to drop-off.

What’s included

• Roundtrip transport from San Miguel de Allende in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• a guided tour of the vineyard fields and the cellar.
• either a three or five course menu prepared by a Mexican chef (your choice at checkout).
• wine pairings selected for each course, 4 oz. per glass.
• extra time after lunch to explore the winery grounds, shop, chapel and hotel.

Options for this experience

3 options

Three-course menu with wine pairingGuide in English or Spanish · 12:30 and 14:30Vineyard Tour with a 3 Course Menu & Pairing: 1. Beetroot Salad paired with S. Blanc. 2. Grilled Fillet "Terruño" paired with Tinto Ensamble. 3. Chocolate Mousse paired with Nebbiolo/Sangiovese blend. Toyota Hiace minibus

Five-course menu with wine pairingGuide in English or Spanish · 12:30 and 14:30Vineyard Tour with a 5 Course Menu & Pairing: 1. Beetroot Salad paired with Sauvignon Blanc. 2. Ravioli Foie Gras paired with Rosé (Caladoc & Granache). 3. Salmon paired with Nebbiolo/Sangiovese. Toyota Hiace minibus ... dish 4 & 5: 4. Grilled Fillet "Terruño" paired with Red Blend: Cabernet Franc & Merlot. 5. Chocolate Mousse paired with Pinot Noir.

Cellar Room 5 Course Menu & PairingGuide in English or Spanish · 12:30 and 14:30Virtual Reality Experience: After the vineyard tour, you will make your own wine in virtual reality. Cellar View Dining Room: Enjoy the VIP Cellar room view while taking part in your food pairing experience. Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (3.5 hours). Cellar Room 5 Course Menu & Pairing: 1. Salmon Belly paired with Organic Sauvignon Blanc. 2. Angelotti & Truffle Sauce paired with Rosé. 3. Grilled Bud paired with Nebbiolo & Sangiovese blend. Toyota Hiace minibus ... dish 4 & 5: 4. Australian Wagyu 9+ paired with Malbec. 5. Brownie, Mousse & Garambullo Gelée paired with Cabernet Sauvignon.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except TuesdayDepartures at 12:30 and 14:30

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AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (1 to 12 years)

GroupUp to 11

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Azteca Entertainment SMA

Is this one for you?Choose the five course menu if you want to spend the afternoon tasting and eating without rushing. Pick the three course option if you prefer a shorter meal and more time to wander the grounds afterward. Either way, the pairing is what sets this apart. Each wine is chosen for the dish it meets, not picked from a list.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (1 to 12 years).

Can I choose between the 3 course and 5 course menu?

Yes. You pick which one at checkout. Both include transport from San Miguel de Allende, the vineyard and cellar tour, and wines paired to every course.

What is Independence Valley and why is it called the cradle of wine in America?

Independence Valley is a wine region in Guanajuato, Mexico, near San Miguel de Allende. It holds that historical designation because viticulture in the Americas began there during the colonial period, making it one of the oldest wine-producing areas on the continent.

Do I need to know about wine to enjoy this?

No. The guide and restaurant staff explain the wines as they pour them and describe how each pairs with the dish in front of you. The focus is on tasting and eating, not on expertise.

Is there time to buy wine to take home?

Yes. After lunch you have extra time to explore the winery, including the shop where you can purchase bottles.