Mexican Wines

Baja California

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:

Approximately 1.5 hours from San Diego International Airport. Seven distinct valleys or growing regions make up Baja California:

Tecate / Ojos Negros / Valle de Guadalupe / La Grulla / Santo Tomás / San Jacinto / Valle de San Vicente

ELEVATION:

Most vineyards are 656 – 2,624 feet above sea level.

WEATHER:

Average temperatures about 86 summer – 46 winter (°F)
The climate can best be described as Mediterranean.
Influence of the Pacific Ocean from East to West which generates huid winters, dry and temperate summers.

RAINFALL:

Average rainfall of 8 -10 inches per year.

SOILS:

There are 3 dominant soil types: Sandy Loam, Sand & Red Clay.

PLANTINGS:

Average yields 1.2 to 2.0 tons per acre.
Hectares: + 4,500 planted

PRODUCERS IN THE REGION:

Around +260 wineries.

NOTEWORTHY HISTORY:

Baja California is Mexico’s largest wine producer. The 70% of Mexican Wine is make it by this region

RED GRAPES:

Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Tempranillo
Syrah
Nebbiolo
Grenache
Cabernet Franc
Cinsault
Carignan
Malbec
Mourvedre
Petit Syrah
Petit Verdot
Zinfandel
Sangiovese
Barbera
Dolcetto

WHITE GRAPES:

Palomino
Chenin Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Viognier
Verdejo
Moscatel
French Colombard
Marsanne