Mexican Wines

Guanajuato

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:

Central Mexico.

ELEVATION:

6,500 – 6,700 ft. above sea level.

WEATHER:

Very moderate – mid 40’s to mid 80’s.

RAINFALL:

An average of 29-30 inches per year, w/ low humidity.

SOILS:

Sand & Loamy Clay.

PLANTINGS:

Just under 1,000 acres are planted to vines.

PRODUCERS IN THE REGION:

43 wineries.

NOTEWORTHY HISTORY:

The annual production of the region is approx. 60,000 cases.

RED GRAPES:

Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Caladoc
Grenache
Malbec
Merlot
Nebbiolo
Sangiovese
Syrah
Tempranillo

WHITE GRAPES:

Sauvignon Blanc
Moscato
Semillon