Aguascalientes

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: 

• Central Mexico

ELEVATION:

• Most vineyards are 6,100 – 6,200 feet above sea level

WEATHER: 

• Temperature varies between 32 – 92 (F°)

RAINFALL:

• 20 – 21 inches annually

SOILS:

• Combination of sand, clay & rocks – promotes good drainage

PLANTINGS: 

• 1,900 – 2,000 acres planted to grapes

PRODUCERS IN THE REGION:

• 19 wineries

NOTEWORTHY HISTORY: 

• Aguascalientes is Mexico’s 4th largest producer of wine.

 

RED GRAPES: 

• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Cabernet Franc
• Carignan
• Malbec
• Merlot
• Nebbiolo
• Syrah
• Tempranillo

WHITE GRAPES:

• Grenache Blanc
• Macabeo
• Sauvignon Blanc
• Viognier
• Chardonnay
• Chenin Blanc