The Tres Raices Estate
Founded: 2012 by Roberto Guerrero & Alma Peña
Winery Location: Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato
Winemaker: Aarón Huertas Vadillo - Spanish born, lives in Guanajuato.
Vineyard Details: All estate owned vines are planted at an elevation of 6,400 ft in the undulating highlands of the El Bajio plateau of central Mexico in the state of Guanajuato. Planted in various stages, the site is composed of sandy loam soils which lie over a limestone subsoil. The estate has an impressive 200 acres under vine that are farmed organically and are surrounded by a generous buffer from any neighboring farmland.
Notes:
- The name and logo of the winery represent three roots and are symbolic of the 3 sons of the owners.
- Minimal intervention and sustainability are cornerstones of the operation, stemming from an intention to make place-based wines that are a true expression of the soils and vines they come from.
- Winemaker Aaron Huertes grew up in vineyards as a child in Rioja watching his grandfather make wine. At the age of 9 he made his first wine and at the age of 22 he graduated #1 in his class from the department of oenology at the prestigious University of Madrid. Having worked as winemaker at Finca Allende, Finca Nueva, and González Byass, he was offered a job making wine for the omnipresent consultant Michele Roland, an offer which he turned down to pursue his own path in making wine. He chose to work accept an offer to work with Tres Raices in 2022 being inspired by their dedication to making exceptional wines, framing elegantly without compromise, and supporting all aspects of the winery with equipment that supports the expression of nuance in every harvest.
Total production: 18 wines, 25,000 cases
2020 Gran Reserva - Tres Raices
What to Expect and Drinking Window:
Representing the pinnacle of the Tres Raíces portfolio, the 2020 Gran Reserva is crafted from the estate's finest fruit, selected with exceptional rigor before aging for 24 months in premium French oak and an additional 24 months in bottle prior to release. A Cabernet Sauvignon–dominant blend with nearly equal parts Malbec, it is both powerful and remarkably composed. Concentrated black currant, blackberry, graphite, violets, and dark cocoa are framed by polished tannins and vibrant natural acidity, creating a wine of impressive structure and precision. While already approachable, its balance and energy promise graceful evolution in the cellar well for two decades.
416 cases made
Drinking window: Upon release - 20 years
Vintage:
2020
Blend:
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Malbec
Producer:
Tres Raíces
Winemaker:
Aarón Huertas Vadillo - Spanish born, lives in Guanajuato
Vineyards:
Estate vineyards planted in 2012 at 6,400 ft in the highlands between San Miguel de Allende and Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato. Sandy loam soils over limestone provide excellent drainage, while the cool climate promotes slow ripening and an ideal balance of sugars and acidity. The fruit for this wine comes from Parcels 25, totaling 4 acres.
Winemaking:
Harvested by hand on September 24th into small picking baskets to preserve fruit integrity. After meticulous manual sorting, the grapes were gently pressed and fermented in French oak foudres before aging for 24 months in 1st use French oak barrels. Bottled without fining and with minimal filtration to preserve texture and character. Aged in bottle an additional 24 months before release. Sulfites: 35 ppm.
Farming:
Sustainable, organic
Alcohol:
13.8%
