The Contreras family established in the mid 1800s as cattle ranchers in the mountains of Aconchi, Sonora. Being in an area generous with Agave Pacífica, Jesús Contreras began the practice and tradition of making Bacanora.
Bacanora was banned for 77 years (1915 – 1992) due to Prohibition. Hidden from the public eye but refusing to disappear by becoming a clandestine activity, and with time a symbol of regionalism and identity: Sonora’s Traditional Agave Spirit. During the Prohibition, 4th Generation Cattle rancher and Vinatero Roberto, and his father Don Lalo established several hidden distilleries at Rancho Tepúa which allowed them to continue the tradition. And now, in collaboration with his son Roberto, the 5th generation, we proudly present to you Rancho Tepúa Bacanora.