Mexican Wines

Coahuila

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:

Central Mexico

ELEVATION:

Most vineyards are 2,300 – 8,700 feet above sea level.

WEATHER:

Average temperatures are in the low 60s to mid 80’s.

RAINFALL:

The region averages 15-16 inches of rain per year.

SOILS:

Predominant types include clay, limestone & sand

PLANTINGS:

Approx. 2,500 acres are planted to vines

PRODUCERS IN THE REGION:

35+ wineries

NOTEWORTHY HISTORY:

The first winery in the western hemisphere was founded in Coahuila in the 1500s.

RED GRAPES:

Cabernet Suvignon
Cabernet Franc
Caladoc
Malbec
Pinot Noir
Ruby Cabernet
Shiraz
Tempranillo

WHITE GRAPES:

Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc
Muscat de Alexandria
Verdejo