San Luis Potosi

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: 

• Central Mexico.

ELEVATION: 

• Most vineyards are at 5,500-5,700 feet above sea level.

WEATHER:

• Temperatures vary between 41F – 83F degrees.

RAINFALL:

• The region averages 21 – 22 inches per year.

 

SOILS:

• Sandy Loam, Clay loam , Silty loam.

PLANTINGS: 

• 325 – 330 acres are planted to vines.

PRODUCERS IN THE REGION:

• 3-5 wineries.

NOTEWORTHY HISTORY:

• San Luis Potosi is the smallest of Mexico’s wine producing regions.

 

RED GRAPES:

• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Cabernet Franc
• Grenache
• Merlot
• Syrah
• Sangiovese
• Tempranillo

WHITE GRAPES:

• Chardonnay
• Gewurztraminer
• Sauvignon Blanc