Zacatecas

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:

• Western region of the Mexican highlands.

ELEVATION:

• Most vineyards sit at an avgerage 500 feet above sea level.

WEATHER:

• Average temperatures range from 62 to 86 feet.

 

SOILS:

• The soils are very clayey, mostly of medium to shallow depth, with a great capacity for moisture retention.

PRODUCERS IN THE REGION:

• 4 producers.

RAINFALL:

• 18 to 20 inches per year.

 

WHITE GRAPES:

• Gewürztraminer
• Chardonnay
• Chenin Blanc
• Sylvaner
• Trebbiano
• Colombard

RED GRAPES:

• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Ruby Cabernet
• Tempranillo
• Merlot
• Petit Syrah