VALENCIA WINE FIELD GUIDE
Cheese & Wine Route through Ojos Negros Valley: A six‑hour tasting of vineyards, underground cellars and family cheese craft
A 6‑hour guided loop east of Ensenada that pairs a vineyard visit with Infinito’s winemaker and an artisan cheese tour and tasting at La Cava de Marcelo — a concise field guide to what to expect and how to plan.
Cheese & Wine Route through Ojos Negros Valley: A six‑hour tasting of vineyards, underground cellars and family cheese craft.
Wind through the gentle countryside of the Ojos Negros Valley on a six‑hour outing that stitches vineyard rows to organic dairy barns. The route centers on a meet with winemaker Pepe Pedrosa at Infinito Winery and a guided visit to Rancho La Campana and La Cava de Marcelo, where family cheese‑making traditions and an underground cellar tasting bring the region’s flavors into sharp relief.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Ojos Negros countryside and Infinito’s vines
The tour moves through rural terrain to Vinícola Infinito, where you meet owner and winemaker Pepe Pedrosa and tour vineyards known for their Shiraz grapes despite sandy soils and extreme climates.
La Cava de Marcelo — cellar tastings and the Ramonetti legacy
At Rancho La Campana you follow a guided walk to the barns, learn the cheese‑making process tied to the Ramonetti family history, then descend to an underground cellar for paired cheese and wine tastings.
A compact, sensory loop with local flavors
Between vineyard stories and cellar tastings, the route offers a paced half‑day experience with snacks and bottled water provided and an optional gourmet lunch at Casa de Marcelo at your own expense.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
You are picked up at 11:00 a.m., driven roughly an hour into Ojos Negros Valley, then led through two main visits: a vineyard meeting and tour with Pepe Pedrosa at Infinito Winery, followed by a guided walk and behind‑the‑scenes visit to Rancho La Campana and La Cava de Marcelo, culminating in an underground cellar tasting and a return to your hotel at around 5:00 p.m.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Dress casual and wear comfortable walking shoes. If you travel with an infant, bring your own car seat. Bottled water and snacks are provided during the tour.
US dollars are widely accepted and you don't need to exchange currency; bring some cash for tipping and souvenirs as there are no ATMs on site.
Pickup is from your hotel at 11:00 a.m.; the tour lasts about 6 hours and returns around 5:00 p.m. Transport and hotel drop‑off are included.
Most travelers can participate; comfortable shoes are recommended and the underground cellar is not wheelchair accessible.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour is approximately 6 hours long.
When and where do we meet?
You will be picked up from your hotel at 11:00 a.m. for transport to Ojos Negros Valley.
Are tastings included?
Wine tasting at Infinito and the cheese and wine tasting at La Cava de Marcelo are not included in the base price; lunch and beverages are also not included.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
No — vehicles and the underground cellar are not wheelchair accessible, though the property and yards have accessible areas and the tour is stroller accessible.
What are the group size and booking minimums?
The tour requires a minimum of two people per booking and will carry up to 15 travelers; for groups larger than 15 you must contact the operator separately.
What are the prices and age rules?
Shared‑tour adults pay $85 USD, children $35 USD, and kids under 4 travel free. Private tour pricing is $95 USD per person for groups up to 6. The minimum drinking age is 18.
Do I need local currency?
You can pay with credit/debit cards in most places and US dollars are accepted; it’s wise to carry some cash for tips and souvenirs as there are no ATMs available.