¿Why the vineyards in San Miguel de Allende attract more and more travelers? Maybe it’s for its architectural beauty, or just for the pleasure of toasting with the sunset with a glass of red, pink, white and even sparkling. Well, so that you are the one who confirms the reason for it, we share this vineyard in San Miguel de Allende that falls in love as an enclave of romance: Hacienda San José Lavista.

Published June 20, 2025

Wine enthusiasts and experts know that one of the states they are giving what to talk about is Guanajuato. Such is its impact, which has hosted important international competitions such as the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2024.

On the historical importance of the state in terms of wine production, it should be noted that they support it over 400 years. Currently, in this state there are approximately 300 hectares dedicated to love for vines.

It’s time to talk about Hacienda San José Lavista, one of the most appreciated vineyards in San Miguel de Allende for its dedication to wines and romance. Just 25 minutes from the city center Heritage, this property extends over more than nine hectares. After crossing its great gate, its seven hectares of vines planted around the facilities and the production center.

The history of this vineyard began in 2010. What would be a hacienda for the retirement of the architect José Seoane evolved into a wine project orchestrated by the winemaker Hugo D’Costa, multi-awarded personality and with recognitions such as the Editor’s Choice Award at the Food and Travel Reader Awards for his legacy in the wine industry.

To portray this space, one of the most beautiful vineyards in San Miguel de Allende, suffice it to say that it inspires a lot of romanticism. It was one of the first wine houses in bet on weddings as part of your proposal; the chapel, surrounded by a small lake with ducks and aquatic flora, seems the scene of love stories.

As for architecture, they were inspired by the materials used in old haciendas: high ceilings, vaults, adobe and solid walls that revive the Mexican colonial style. It has two houses: one dedicated to the bride —The Main Helmet—, whose rooms bear names of deadly sins; and another, the Guest House, designed for the groom, with rooms that name the virtues. In total, total 14 suites, usually rented when unions are held.

Among the vineyards of San Miguel de Allende, Hacienda San José Lavista stands out for having a organic management, as it explains the sommelier Estefanía Del Piano.

Among green landscapes, we met who work with mycorrhizae —live fungi in the roots — that help the vines to absorb more nutrients. Do not use pesticides or agrochemicals, and choose to natural methods to control pests, such as the use of olive trees that act as indicators. Further, do not buy external grapes: they bet on maintain quality rather than increase production. A good harvest it goes from 20 to 30 thousand bottles a year, and in a complicated one, from 10 to 15 thousand.

Of course there are tours of this vineyard in San Miguel de Allende. It opens its doors to the public through reservations to offer visits ranging from plantations to production area and cava, until culminating with the tasting labels on your terrace with 360 view°, accompanied by a cheese and fruit table to play with pairings.

During the tour, the sommeliers share details about each stage of the process. For example, they explain that their favorite grape is the malbec, which represents more than 60% of its production. They also show the four wooden barrels where the reds ripen, which acquire a silky or peach skin sensation thanks to polished tannin; its aging lasts 12 months and its reserves 24.

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Standing over a hill with breathtaking views of the world renowned city of San Miguel de Allende and it’s dam, surrounded by grape vines and olive trees; and conveniently located less than 8.5 km from the city centre, on kilometer 10.2 of the nuevo libramiento San Miguel, Guanajuato; is where it was possible to fulfill this ambitious project which started from scratch in 2010.  (See the MAP) We are known for being the most exclusive and beautiful wine estate in the area, where you can celebrate the wedding or event of your dreams, delight your palate with delicious dishes in our Restaurant Lavista or simply enjoy a guided tour of our vineyards and winery ending with a tasting of our 100% Mexican wines! San Miguel de Allende, ground zero for the Mexican independence, has positioned itself worldwide as a small cosmopolitan city; known for its friendly people, art, culture, security and pleasant climate, within an exponential framework of colonial architecture; it is no wonder that for the 2nd year in a row it has been named Best City in the World by Travel + Leisure and World Heritage site by UNESCO. Revisiting previously used techniques and materials in construction of haciendas, vaults and adobe become the star child of this majestic edification which rescues several architectural principles, putting to the test the null use of structural elements and solid walls over 50cm wide that bring back to life the essence of Mexican colonial architecture, generating an atmosphere of total tradition. Materials and details were used, which gave it a modern touch but at the same time they aged with dignity every one of it’s spaces so that every detail, managed to give that feeling of being at home, with modern facilities in all spaces and the best amenities. Designed with romantics in mind who would like to marry in this ambience, the hacienda has a charming chapel surrounded by a lake and gardens with an exceptional view of the vineyards. Fourteen suites divided between the Main House and the Guest House; each one with amazing views of the lake and the vineyards, together with all the comforts make for the perfect scenario to lodge both families and spend an unforgettable weekend. The rooms, interior courtyards, game room, cellar and terraces together with the objects, pieces of art and furniture collected over many years for the project recreate the charm of an old hacienda with the comfort of modern life. Without a doubt, each space of the more than 10 hectares that make up the Hacienda San José Lavista, the Lavista Restaurant, it’s winery and vineyards, are the perfect combination of technology, comfort, good taste and great architectural work. Generating the perfect setting to spend a dream day. Only 7 km from the San Miguel de Allende Railway Station coming from the Cieneguita-Guanajuato highway at km 10.2 of the Nuevo Libramiento by paved road.