Vinos Anónimo: The Authentic Voice of Mexican Wine
In the modern renaissance of Mexican wine, Vinos Anónimo stands out as a project that values authenticity, experimentation, and a personal connection to the land. Its trajectory mirrors that of many small wineries: humble beginnings, change, reinvention, and a commitment to creating wines that reflect both place and passion.
From Valle de Guadalupe to Aguascalientes — the evolution
Vinos Anónimo was founded in 2011 in Valle de Guadalupe (Baja California), initially producing varietals such as Zinfandel, Tempranillo, and Petite Syrah. Over its early vintages, the winery remained small in scale, embracing moderate intervention.
As time passed, the founders moved to Aguascalientes, and the project took on a more familial character. By 2019, after years of trial and adaptation, Anónimo refined its focus: emphasizing white and red wines of personality, and in 2020 introducing a more experimental line called “Intervención”. Today, Anónimo manifests as two parallel lines: Tradicional and Intervención, each with a distinct purpose but united by the goal of letting grape and terroir guide the wine.
Anónimo is committed to transparency: they want their wines to reflect clearly their work, life moments, and love for this craft.
Philosophy & winemaking approach
The dual-line structure allows flexibility while maintaining a core identity:
Tradicional: This line seeks to reflect regional varieties and local conditions faithfully. In early years, they focused on Zinfandel, Tempranillo, and Petite Syrah in Baja California. Later, after relocating, they have also worked with grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Syrah, Chardonnay, and Riesling. The goal is to identify varietals that best express Mexico’s vinous potential.
Intervención: More experimental in spirit, this line leans into the influence of the winemaker—both in technique and intervention. Here, styles may vary more, nothing is off-limits: from more natural, low-intervention methods to bolder vinification choices.
They operate using multiple wineries (three, in fact) to allow different expressions depending on terroir and vintage, rather than confining all wines to a single style.
One notable wine is Anónimo Riesling (their first white label), released in 2019. Grapes are sourced from vineyards in the north of Aguascalientes, and the wine is made without barrel aging, revealing fresh notes of lemon and quince. It pairs beautifully with seafood and Mediterranean cuisine.
| Aspect | Description | | ------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Location & origin | Originally Baja California (Valle de Guadalupe); later operations in Aguascalientes, Mexico | | Vintage beginnings | First wines released from 2011 to 2016 in Baja (Zinfandel, Tempranillo, blends) | | Vineyard sourcing | From several vineyards suited to their varietals, across regions | | Lines / styles | Tradicional (faithful, varietal-focused) and Intervención (experimental, more hands-on) | | Key varietals | Zinfandel, Tempranillo, Petite Syrah early on; later also Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Syrah, Chardonnay, Riesling, etc. | | White wine example | **Anónimo Riesling**: no oak aging; fresh, bright, lemon & quince aromas; good acidity; pairs with seafood or Mediterranean food | | Red / blend styles | Earlier releases included Zinfandel, Tempranillo, blends; the “Intervención” line allows more flexibility in red styles | | Intervention level | Moderate to experimental, with winemaker playing a meaningful role especially in the “Intervención” wines | | Transparency | Emphasis on letting vineyard, vintage, and technique show clearly in each bottle |